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Posted by sienna on March 18, 2003, at 22:02:29
Hello
has anyoneever had to do a intensive outpatient program? i am doing this for 2 weeks and i dont have any idea wshat im infor. i feel like im in trouble. i go to the hospital 4 days a week i dont know what theyll do there. did anyone ever do this before?
thanks for any iformaion
sienna
Posted by sienna on March 19, 2003, at 20:55:59
In reply to Intensive outpatient program, posted by sienna on March 18, 2003, at 22:02:29
none of you all have ever had to go to this kinda thing? i cant find much info on the web either. ok.....
Posted by wendy b. on March 19, 2003, at 22:50:03
In reply to wow i must be really nutso, posted by sienna on March 19, 2003, at 20:55:59
> none of you all have ever had to go to this kinda thing? i cant find much info on the web either. ok.....
No, Sienna, there have been many people who have gone through IOP on this board... Judy1, I believe, Gabby (?), several more. Why don't you post this same question over on Social and on the plain meds board? I think it would be fine to do that, since part of the IOP is meds treatment.Also, search this site using google.com. You have to do it in "Advanced Search" mode, also specifying that you want to search "dr-bob.org" in the blank at the bottom of the form that says:
"Domain - only return results from the site or domain" and then type the dr-bob thing in. This works very well...
Please don't despair, many people here have very good stories to tell about IOPs, from what I can recall. And don't call yourself nutso, the fact that they want you to attend this thing indicates how much they think it will help you, not how "crazy" you are... I mean, yes, it's good recognize your problems or diagnosis, or whatever, and to give the thing a name. But you are NOT the diagnosis, or better put: the diagnosis is not the totality of what and who you are... From what I read here, you are a very sweet and supportive person, one with a sense of humor and a way with words. You've been very helpful to people here...
So try asking over on the other boards, I'm sure you'll get some responses...
Best to you,
Wendy
Posted by kyp on March 20, 2003, at 10:14:50
In reply to Re: wow i must be really nutso » sienna, posted by wendy b. on March 19, 2003, at 22:50:03
I did a 10 day program and it was wonderful. It consisted of several therapists coming in one at a time and teaching behavioral skills and how to look at situations differently. There were worksheets we could fill in to reinforce what was being taught. We all got to comment on each concept and how we could apply it to our particular situation.
There was some interesting art therapy with meaning (not just painting wooden birdhouses or plastic stainglassed "things")
I appreciated the whole program and found it useful. It was pretty much a "last ditch effort" for some of the clients. Others were having difficulty with changes in their lives like divorce.
We each got to see a psychiatrist for one session to see if meds. could help. We had 3 private sessions, one on one with a therapist. The rest of the time we were in a small group of about 4 people.There were lots of material to take home and digest and have as resources for later.
After going through this program, you were entitled to attend "after care" sessions that meet once a week, for free from then on.They are run by therapists and there can be anywhere from 2 to 10 people who happen to drop in for the evening that lasts 2 hours. I attend those a few times a month and have developed lasting friendships with some of the members. Some have mental illnesses, some are struggling with boundary issues or relationship problems.
A few of us meet after the session to have coffee and visit.
The aftercare is an extention of the day treatment and similar materials are presented as well as personal "check ins" .
This was through a national organization called New Life.They do not take insurance.
I have looked into others such as a DBT group. (Dilectal Behavior Therapy?)founded by Marsha Linehan which seemed great also and it has a 6 month, weekly program that is an option if daily is too much or one is working and can't take time off work. It is in the evenings. They also had a 2 week intensive day treatment program.It was run through a hospital and insurance covered it.
Posted by sienna on March 20, 2003, at 14:23:07
In reply to Re: wow i must be really nutso » sienna, posted by wendy b. on March 19, 2003, at 22:50:03
thanks wendy,
i will ask overthere on social. thanks for saying such nice things about me. Im sure the iop will be ok, i have an intake thing today orientation so that will give an idea maybe.
sienna
Posted by sienna on March 20, 2003, at 14:24:21
In reply to Day treatment programs, posted by kyp on March 20, 2003, at 10:14:50
Thanks kyp,
thats good info. this is 2 weeks 4 days a week for 3 hours a day. i dont know if there is groups,but its at my hospital i think its groups and maybe some other stuff. i see my psychiatrist there but not in the iop program.
i am bringing my sketchbook though.
thanks again
sienna
Posted by noa on March 20, 2003, at 16:26:02
In reply to Re: Day treatment programs, posted by sienna on March 20, 2003, at 14:24:21
Sienna, I see that now you have gotten some responses. Perhaps some people know this as "day treatment" rather than "intensive outpatient".
I have not had day treatment, but it was discussed as a possibility if I needed more structure than what my therapist could offer, when I was going through a very bad episode a few years ago.
I also have a friend and one relative who have been to day treatment after hospital, and found it helpful. I think it was a combo of therapy and education and intensive support, to help build skills and plan how to have ongoing support and positive living for future.
Posted by sienna on March 20, 2003, at 18:24:05
In reply to Re: Day treatment programs, posted by noa on March 20, 2003, at 16:26:02
hi noa
thanks for writing. i went to the orientation today and there was only me and another girl.
I think it will be helpful even though i am nervous and paranoid. It is more structure and that is good. kind of like the daytime part of the hospital when i was there. except its the same kind of group every day no art therapists or recreation type stuff. which is fine by me.anyway, i ll let people knwo what my experience with it is, i start tomrorrorw.
sienna
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 22:39:15
In reply to Intensive outpatient program, posted by sienna on March 18, 2003, at 22:02:29
Hi sienna,
Yep, I did an intensive outpatient therapy program for about a year. It was awesome. We had groups, intense groups with some great, and not so great therapists. We saw a doctor, and had lunch. But the most important thing is that whatever you need help with, ask, ask the group facilitator-if that is the case. Talk, Talk, and feel, don't be ashamed or embarassed-you will be pleasantly surprised how well an out patient intensive therapy trial turns out!
It helped me a lot anyway.
> Hello
> has anyoneever had to do a intensive outpatient program? i am doing this for 2 weeks and i dont have any idea wshat im infor. i feel like im in trouble. i go to the hospital 4 days a week i dont know what theyll do there. did anyone ever do this before?
> thanks for any iformaion
> sienna
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 22:40:58
In reply to wow i must be really nutso, posted by sienna on March 19, 2003, at 20:55:59
sienna, any questions you have, please ask. I have done this 2x with great results, and no you're not nuts!
Kristen:-)
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> none of you all have ever had to go to this kinda thing? i cant find much info on the web either. ok.....
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 22:42:17
In reply to Day treatment programs, posted by kyp on March 20, 2003, at 10:14:50
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 22:43:18
In reply to Re: Day treatment programs, posted by sienna on March 20, 2003, at 14:24:21
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 22:44:38
In reply to Re: Day treatment programs, posted by sienna on March 20, 2003, at 18:24:05
Hi again,
so how is the daytreatment/intensive outpatient going so far?
Please share:-)
Posted by sienna on March 26, 2003, at 0:36:11
In reply to Re: Intensive outpatient program » sienna, posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 22:39:15
WOw a year. thasa long time this one is onoly 2 weeks... i am a third through it just 4 more mornings and 2 more afternoons.
Posted by sienna on March 26, 2003, at 0:38:42
In reply to Re: Day treatment programs » sienna, posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 22:44:38
its ok. its a little scary. i feel waves dizzy panic there and try again tomorrow.
theres no art just checkin and group and then didcitc or somthign therapy adn codepency and chemical dependency group even if you dont have drug or aclchols problems. ill check in again after tomorrorw maybe somthing will click...
sienna
Posted by Krissy P on March 26, 2003, at 0:43:05
In reply to Re: Intensive outpatient program, posted by sienna on March 26, 2003, at 0:36:11
That's what made it work! A year is a long time, but I got so much out of it. I was in and out of the hospital for about 31 times from Nov 1999 through June 2001. ECT, etc. SI, attempts, depression, med changes. It was the most difficult period in my life at that time.
Get the most out if it, good for you!
Let me know how it works for you K?
Kristen
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> WOw a year. thasa long time this one is onoly 2 weeks... i am a third through it just 4 more mornings and 2 more afternoons.
Posted by TJO on April 2, 2003, at 11:37:43
In reply to Re: Day treatment programs, posted by sienna on March 20, 2003, at 18:24:05
Hi Sienna,
I've been going to a day treatment program for about 1 1/2 yrs now. I like it. What do you think of yours now that you've been there for a couple of weeks?
Tammy
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