Programs:

DUI/DWAI Education and Therapy

Genesis Counseling is ADAD licensed (1394-00, 1394-01, and 1394-02) and offers Level I and Level II Education, Level II Therapy - including all four treatment tracks - Intensive Outpatient
treatment, Modified Intensive Outpatient, and Relapse Prevention. Genesis Counseling’s programs currently use the Education Manual for Impaired Drivers and Therapy Modules produced by The Change Company and adhere to all ADAD standards and policies.

Domestic Violence

Genesis Counseling offers both male and female Domestic Violence groups. The length of treatment is a minimum of 36 sessions with each session being a hour and a half in duration.

The focus of our Domestic Violence program is to incorporate taking responsibility for previous behavior while developing a greater awareness and insight into the self in order to eliminate such behavior in the future.

Genesis Counseling also offers an intensive Domestic Violence program for high-risk offenders. Our intensive program includes weekly individual and group sessions.

In addition to treating the offender, Genesis Counseling offers victim services. Victim contact is made on a regular basis to assure more effective treatment and to assess potential lethality.

Offender Specific

Other groups include standardized offender programs, especially geared toward ISP and DOC clients. These gender-specific and mixed groups address criminal conduct, alcohol and drug use, and the relationship between the two. Generally, these groups are two hours long and 24 weeks in duration.

Anger Management

Genesis Counseling’s Anger Management program is 16, 20 or 24 weeks in duration, based on presenting offense, clinical indicators, and probation/court requirements. The State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory is used to assess each clients experience (intensity) of anger and to identify how they typically respond to anger (outward expression or inward suppression). Participants learn how to better identify anger triggers and anger indicators as well as methods to reduce the intensity of their anger and appropriate expressions of anger.

Cognitive Therapy Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change (SSC)

Genesis Counseling’s Cognitive Therapy program consists of three phases.

Phase I – Challenge to Change: This 18-session program deals with motivating the client to change by developing a rapport and trust and helping them to understand their thinking patterns, behaviors, and beliefs which lead them to criminal conduct, alcohol and drug abuse.

Phase II – Commitment to change: This 22-session program teaches coping, social and communication skills needed to strengthen the client’s basic skills for self-improvement and change. We enhance their thinking and behavioral patterns in the areas of criminal conduct and drug abuse.

Phase III – Taking Ownership of change: This 10-session program deals with maintaining the client’s sobriety and new life. We strengthen their awareness of and reinforce skills to manage high-risk thinking, actions, and situations that may lead to relapse.

Marijuana; – "A Reality Check"

Our Marijuana specific group is a 12, 16 or 20 week program designed to explore the social and personal issues which lead to marijuana use and abuse. This program contains three stages: Identification, Personal Assessment and Skill Building.  Separate groups exist for both adults and adolescents.

Stimulant Group

Genesis Counseling, the agency that introduced “Marijuana - A Reality Check”, also offers the first 20-week program specific to stimulant users and abusers, such as methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, and amphetamines.

Stimulants are highly toxic and addictive drugs which are now being used in many areas of the country and their use is increasing among populations not previously known to use these drugs. Research shows that stimulants are powerfully addictive drugs that dramatically affect many areas of the central nervous system and are associated with serious health conditions, including memory loss, aggression, violence, psychotic behavior, and potential heart and neurological damage. They also contribute to increased transmission of infectious disease, especially hepatitis and HIV/ AIDS.

The focus of this program is to help clients identify the personal effects that stimulant drugs have had on them as well as develop a strong sobriety plan in order to reduce or eliminate the risk of relapse.

Adolescent Services

Recognizing the specific needs and issues of Adolescents, Genesis Counseling has multiple groups geared specifically towards this age group. Typically participants range from thirteen to seventeen years old. Groups include: Anger Management, Dating Conflict Resolution, Drug Specific/Poly Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, and Letter of Apology Writing. Monitored Sobriety Services as well as Individual Treatment is also available.

Empathy

This group is designed specifically to assist offenders in gaining a better understanding and appreciation for the impact their actions have had on the victim(s) of their crime as well as the community at large. Empathy classes are a minimum of ten weeks in duration and are tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Parenting

“Effective Parenting” classes are a minimum of eight weeks in duration. Topics such as enhancing the effectiveness of communication between parent and child, stress management, developmental stages and appropriate behavior for each stage, and creating stronger parent-child bonds are all explored. Information and techniques employed are drawn from a variety of sources and clients are encouraged to explore alternatives to their current behaviors and beliefs in order to create their own Effective Parenting

Coming soon: Parenting and Divorce Seminar (court mandated class for parents getting a divorce in the 18th Judicial District).   

Other Services of Note:

Genesis Counseling offers adjunctive services in the form of Random Urinalysis Screening, Random/Daily Breathalyzer Screening, and Antabuse Monitoring. All adjunctive services conform to the policies and procedures set forth by ADAD Standards and are strictly adhered to.

Positive and diluted screens are generally reported to the referral source within twenty-four hours of our office receiving the test results. Missed screens are also reported to the referral source.