FACES offers therapeutic mentoring services that help youth find, nurture and use their strengths in their daily living. Our therapeutic mentoring services are delivered by highly trained staff who are regularly supervised. Research informed services are delivered one-on-one in a variety of settings, including social activities, recreational and athletic activities, artistic or creative activities, educational or vocational activities, activities of daily living, and in the youth’s home or community. Services are guided by an Individualized Service Plan and monitored by a licensed counselor; service plans are tailored to meet the needs of the individual. Through the course of the service, our therapeutic mentors:
- Teach alternative strategies
- Provide anticipatory guidance
- Role play
- Engage in behavior rehearsals
- Teach, enhance and practice conflict resolution skills, problem solving skills, and social skills in everyday social situations
- Strengthen communication skills
Youth are supervised while practicing new and enhanced skills and are engaged in discussions about effective strategies for handling everyday situations. Our therapeutic mentors assist in navigating various social contexts, give feedback, coach and support the use of new and effective strategies