What Are Transitional Living Programs?
Transitional Living Programs are designed to offer ongoing support and a smoother shift from previous treatment programs back to reality. They aim to be a middle ground for individuals coming out of treatment that aren’t yet ready to completely submerge themselves back into daily life.
Who are transitional living programs designed for?
Individuals who need extra support to shift from a treatment setting back into the real world.Transitional Living Programs are typically for individuals who have a history of or currently struggle with any of the following:
- failure to launch syndrome
- video game addiction
- academic underachievement
- social functioning problems
- attachment issues
- depression/anxiety
- trauma
Aspects that make Transitional Living Programs unique
An emphasis on skills that build independence and competence in day-to-day life.Transitional Living Programs are often facilitated in a home-like, community based setting. The objective is to teach individuals how to develop a sense of independence in the real world. Skills like cooking, cleaning, applying for jobs, creating healthy habits, and relationship building are all emphasized in transitional living programs. All elements of the transitional living program are designed to be directly applicable to one’s day-to-day function.
Crisis management, individual and group therapy, life skills training, drug and alcohol counseling, community networking, and social skills training are common characteristics within transitional living programs.
Finding the Right Fit for Your Family
Many programs exist, finding the right one for you can be a long process.Finding the right transitional living program for you or a loved one can be a lengthy, but well worth it process. Research is key. While the core principles and objectives of transitional programs are the same, they all differ to some extent. Their approaches to achieving specific objectives may be different. What may be effective for one individual may not be as effective for the next.
Shopping for the right program begins with finding out what services are offered and how you would fit in to the program. Internet research and talking with professionals can go a long way. The previous programs you or a loved one has been a part of can also be a great resource for pointing you in the right direction. The goal is always to find the program that feels seamlessly tailored to meet your unique needs.
The Benefits of Transitional Living Programs
Transitional living programs can present many benefits for an individual seeking a “softer” landing from a previous treatment program back to the real world.
Some of these benefits include:
- Life skills development
- Support for dual-diagnosis
- Assistance finding a job or obtaining an education
- Emotional support
- Accountability
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GIVES THEM THE TIME THEY NEEDA GRADUAL TRANSITION HOMETransitional Living Programs allow for a gradual transition at an individualized pace for re-entering society. Giving them the support and care needed to successfully become independent and healthy in the real world.
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ABILITY TO APPLY IN REAL LIFEPRACTICE MAKES PERFECTThese programs provide an environment to practice healthy habits and skills learned in previous treatments. They’re given the chance to use what they’ve gained in treatment out in the real world, allowing for a smoother transition.
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SKILLS TO HELP THEM SUCCEEDLEARNING HOW TO BE INDEPENDENTResources and stability are provided to individuals entering the next stages of their lives. Instead of just being thrown back into the world, they’re given a helping hand with resources attached if they need help with challenges. They learn important skills, like how to cook a meal for themselves, apply for jobs, or solve roommate issues.
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CREATING LASTING, HEALTHY FRIENDSA COMMUNITY THAT CARESThrough the provided emotional support and being a part of a “healing” community allows one to develop healthy social skills and learn to manage challenging situations and process things with others.
