Calendar & Curriculum

Mental Health

Chateau Life Skill - Mental Health Wellness group:
November, 2010
Week 1 Topic:Social Skills for self-improvement Page Location
Nov. 1 MH:Expressing myself appropriately P.78 Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 2 MH:Expressing myself with words: Relapse:Recognizing stress (Tues) 10:00 &1:05 P. 80/P. 45 Social Skills L-3-4/Relapse
Nov. 3 MH:Waiting before responding/ MW grp:How to deal with loneliness (Wed) 11:15-11:40 P. 82/P. 25 Social Skills L-3-4/MW grp: Workbook:
Nov. 4 MH: Avoiding getting upset P. 84 Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 5 MH: Public Vs Private conversations P. 85 Social Skills L-3-4
Week 2 Topic: Social Skills for self-improvement Page Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 8 MH: Making realistic changes P. 93 Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 9 MH: Making changes for the better/ Relapse:Relapse justification P.95/P. 47 Social Skills L-3-4/Relapse
Nov. 10 MH: Standing up for myself/ MW grp: How to start a good relationship P. 99/P.26 Social Skills L-3-4/ MW workbook
Nov. 11 MH: Belief and behavior P. 105 Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 12 MH: Is this a good friend P. 130 Social Skills L-3-4
Week 3 Topic:Social Skills for self-improvement Page
Nov.15 MH: Are you a good friend? P. 132 Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 16 MH: Why we want friends?/ Relapse: Reducing stress P. 135/P. 49 Social Skills L-3-4/Relapse
Nov. 17 MH: Whats common about common sense?/WM grp:How to let someone know you are interested P. 139/P.27 Social Skills L-3-4/MW grp: Workbook:
Nov. 18 MH: Using your common sense P.145 Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 19 MH: (Skills for being around others) Topic: Knowing what to expect from people P. 168 Social Skills L-3-4
Week 4 Topic: Skills for being around others Page
Nov. 22 MH: Knowing what to expect from situations P. 169 Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 23 MH: Knowing what to expect from tasks/ Relapse:Managing anger P. 170/P.51 Social Skills L-3-4/Relapse
Nov. 24 MH: Knowing what to expect from past experiences/MW grp:7 factors in an ideal relationship P. 171/P.28 Social Skills L-3-4/MW grp: Workbook:
Week 5 Topic: Social skills in being flexible Page
Nov. 29 MH: Handling changes P. 190 Social Skills L-3-4
Nov. 30 MH: Changing your plans/ Relapse: Making new friends P. 191/P.55 Social Skills L-3-4/Relapse
Chateau Life Skill - Mental Health Wellness group:
December, 2010
Week 1 MH: Changing your mind/ MW grp:Loving versus controlling behavior P. 192/P.29 Social Skills L-3-4/MW grp: Workbook
Dec. 2 MH: Being open to new things P. 195 Social Skills L-3-4
Dec. 3 MH: Reflecting P. 197 Social Skills L-3-4
Chateau Life Skill - Mental Health Wellness group:
December, 2011
Week 1 Topic:Positive coping skills Page Location
6-Dec How to overcome challenges P.28 Mental Health 2
7-Dec Tapping into your motivational energy/Relapse:Repairing relationships P.57/P. 57 Mental Health 2/Relapse
8-Dec Self confidence: Tips to you help you now/ MW grp:How to become more tolerant in a relationship P.76/P.30 MH2 2/Mens/womens workbook
9-Dec Taking Responsibility for your life P. 100 Mental Health 2
10-Dec Smart goals: How to set and achieve them P. 94 Mental Health 2
Week 2 Topic:Social skills/Planning for the holidays Page
13-Dec Saving Tips: Saving money for the holidays P. 69 MH2
14-Dec Healthy Living/Relapse: Serenity Prayer P. 111/P.59 MH2/Relapse prevention
15-Dec Help getting to sleep/ MW grp:How to express your love in a relationship P.46/P.31 MH1/
16-Dec How to get a social life P.126 MH2/
17-Dec Benefits of using a planner P.56 MH1
Week 3 Topic: Safety in the community Page
20-Dec Safety Tips: At Home P. 165 MH2
21-Dec Safety Tips: On the street/ Relapse:Compulsive behavior P. 166/P.61 MH2/Relapse prevention
22-Dec Self-defense: Safety tips/MWgrp: Choosing the right partner for a lasting relationship P. 167/P.32 MH2/Mens/womens workbook
23-Dec Protecting you personal information/Christmas Inspirational poems P. 169/P.16 MH2
24-Dec Travel Safety P. 170 MH2
Week 4 Topic:Goal planning/Self-esteem social skills Page
27-Dec 9 New years resolutions tips P. 3 MH2
28-Dec Motivation and goal setting/Relapse:Twelve step programs or other spiritual groups P. 49/P.69 MH2/Relapse prevention
29-Dec What are you good at? (skillls/interests/hobbies) Mwgroup:How to deal with a stingy partner P. 43/P.33 MH1/Mens/womens workbook
30-Dec Self-Inspirational quotes P. 88 MH2
31-Dec Tools to develop positive self esteem P. 107 MH2
Chateau Life Skill - Mental Health Wellness group:
January, 2011
Week 1 Topic: Hygiene and Self Care skills Page Location
3-Jan Hand washing guide 29 Mental Health workbook 1
4-Jan How to wash your face/ Relapse:Looking forward dealing with down time (Tues) 10:00 & 1:05 31/71 Mental Health workbook 1
5-Jan Teeth and Gum Care/ WmGrp:Choosing the right partner for a lasting relationship (wed) 11:15-11:40 30/327 Mental Health workbook 1
6-Jan Your medicine play it safe 47 Mental Health workbook 1
7-Jan How to keep a clean home and healthy family 131 Mental Health workbook 1
Week 2 Topic: Problem solving skills Page
10-Jan Telling what a problem is and what causes problems 1 Mental Health workbook 1
11-Jan Ways to stop a problem/ Relapse:One day at a time (Tues) 10:00 &1:05 Dec-73 Mental Health workbook 1
12-Jan Correct and incorrect responses to problems/ Wm grup:How to deal with a stingy partner (Wed) 11:15-11:40 16/33 Mental Health workbook 1
13-Jan Correct solutions to problems 20 Mental Health workbook 1
14-Jan Coping with feelings: workbook:Expressing positive feelings 71 Mental Health workbook 1
Week 3 Topic: Coping with feelings workbook Page
17-Jan Steps for coping with feelings 9 Mental Health workbook 1
18-Jan Anger Busters/ Relapse:Recreational activities (Tues) 10:00 &1:05 13/75 Mental Health workbook 1
19-Jan Anxiety and Worry/ MW grup:Why the little things mean everything in a relationship (wed) 11:15-11:40 19/34 Mental Health workbook 1
20-Jan Boredom 25 Mental Health workbook 1
21-Jan Depression 31 Mental Health workbook 1
Week 4 Topic: Group work for Elders/Adults Page
24-Jan Appreciation differences 30 Group work with Elders
25-Jan Helping Eachother/ Relapse:5 common problems in early recovery new solutions (tues) 10:00 &1:05 22/39 Group work with Elders
26-Jan Changes in Our lives/ MW grup:Improving the quality of your romantic relationships (wed) 11:15-11:40 34/36 Group work with Elders
27-Jan Friendship Pizza 48 Group work with Elders
28-Jan Wellspring of Knowledge 45 Group work with Elders
Week 5 Topic: Page
Chateau Life Skill - Mental Health Wellness group:
February, 2011
Week 1 Topic: Social Interaction Skills/relapse prevention/specialty grp Page Location
31-Jan MH: Reasons for Group Rules Pg. 1 Social skills workbook vol3
1-Feb MH: Group Rules that protect your safety and the safety of others Relapse: Road map to recovery (Tues) 10:00 & 1:05 Pg.3/P.35 Social skills workbook vol3/Early recovery skills
2-Feb MH: When you follow group rules/ MWgrp: Developing healthy relationships (Wed) 11:15 Pg. 9/P.11 Social skills workbook vol3/MW workbook
3-Feb MH: Breaking into a new group Pg. 320 Social skills L-1-2
4-Feb MH: Listening Pg. 323 Social skills L-1-2
Week 2 Topic: Social Interaction Skills/relapse prevention/specialty grp Page
7-Feb MH: Learning from your friend Pg. 337 Social skills L-1-2
8-Feb MH: Being fair friends/ Relapse prevention: Alcohol the legal drug Pg. 339/P. 1 Social skills L-1-2/Relapse prevention
9-Feb MH: Sharing friends that disagree MW grp: How to establish a healthy relationship Pg.342/P. 11 Social skills L-1-2/MW workbook
10-Feb MH: Laughing together Pg. 343 Social skills L-1-2
11-Feb MH: Keeping your promises Pg. 344 Social skills L-1-2
Week 3 Topic: Social Interaction Skills/relapse prevention/specialty grp Page
14-Feb MH: Having clear expectations P. 8.1 Social skills L-1-2
15-Feb MH: Saying No without sounding rude Relapse prevention: Work and recovery Pg. 8.2/Pg. 11 Social skills L-1-2/Relapse prevention
16-Feb MH: Not hurting the feelings of others MW grp: The process of feeling loved Pg 8.4/P. 19 Social skills L-1-2/MW workbook
17-Feb MH: People who are different Pg. 8.6 Social skills L-1-2
18-Feb MH: Understanding how other people feel Pg. 8.12 Social skills L-1-2
Week 4 Topic: Social Interaction Skills/relapse prevention/specialty grp Page
21-Feb MH: Ways to start talking to other people P.1-2 Social skills workbook (vol 15
22-Feb MH: Helping others/Relapse prevention: Alcohol arguments P.3-4/P.41 Social skills workbook (vol 15/Relapse prevention
23-Feb MH: Getting help when you need it/ MWgrp: How to maintain a good relationship P. 5-6/43 Social skills workbook (vol 15/MW group
24-Feb MH: When someone refuses to help you P. 7-8 Social skills workbook (vol 15
25-Feb MH: Refusing to help someone P. 10-11 Social skills workbook (vol 15
Week 5 Topic:Social interaction skills Page
28-Feb MH: When someone calls you a name or teases you P. 12-14 Social skills workbook (volu 15