TREATMENT MODELS

The New Frontier staff uses three treatment models for helping clients get through their addiction and withdrawal process.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY MODEL
According to Michelle Melendy, Clinical Director at New Frontier, "Cognitive behavior therapy says that to make a change in life, one has to change a thought or behavior first." The staff shares the goal of getting clients to the point where they want to change their behaviors and thoughts in order to change their lifestyle.

• Used in individual therapy—treatment plans
• Integrated into groups
  • Homework Planner
  • Living in Balance

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING MODEL
The motivational interviewing model focuses on the six stages of change:

1. Precontemplation - The client doesn't know or realize he or she has a problem.
2. Contemplation - The client says, "I may have a problem, but I'm OK."
3. Preparation - "I have a problem, and I'm getting ready to change."
4. Action - The decision to quit the drug and/or behavior of choice.
5. Maintenance - Staying in the program for spbriety's sake.
6. Relapse - Realizing if they stop the maintenance aspect of the program, they will relapse back into addiction.

This model is used in individual therapy and treatment planning. The six stages of change are assessed and treatment is catered to by the client's stage.

12-STEP FACILITATION MODEL
Finally, clients are directed into a 12-step facilitation group, and encouraged to attend community Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous Meetings.

Special thanks to Ann McMillin and the Fallon Star Press for permission to use text from the article they published on May 26, 2006.