Discovery Day’s UPLIFT program provides participants with a full schedule of activities and responsibilities designed for continued progression toward meaningful treatment and academic goals.
UPLIFT THERAPY GROUP PROGRAM
MONDAY
RECREATION GROUP
WE’VE GOT THE BEAT
This group focuses on utilizing Recreation Music to increase the student’s sense of self-worth by learning beginning skills on drums, guitar, and piano and creating original music in Logic Pro X.
PROCESS GROUP
CHANGE YOUR THINKING CHANGE YOUR LIFE
This group helps students explore how people think and the common categories of risky thoughts that lead to problems. They will learn strategies for changing their thinking style and will practice responding to difficult situations by using responsible thinking. Students will also learn how people change using the five stages of change and the specific strategies that can assist in the change process.
EXPRESSIVE GROUP
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
In this group, students will restore functioning and their sense of personal well-being by creating backdrops and props for plays, skits, and other performances. There will also be the opportunity to work on other craft projects.
TUESDAY
RECREATION GROUP
LET’S SEE HOW YOU FEEL
This group focuses on Recreation Art using various mediums to increase personal expression and self-awareness, induce relaxation, express gratitude and optimism.
PROCESS GROUP
KEEPING DRAMA ON THE STAGE
This group helps students begin to develop and maintain an investment in their interpersonal relationships. They will learn to recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, explore the characteristics that go into creating a healthy relationship and the benefits that come from it. The group process will also help students recognize and accept their feelings such as fear, guilt, shame, sadness, grief, and anger. They will then learn and practice strategies for coping with difficult feelings.
EXPRESSIVE GROUP
TELL US YOUR STORY
In this group, students will have opportunities to help shape their identity by expressing themselves through writing scripts, poetry, and journaling. It will also be utilized for rehearsing parts for plays or skits.
WEDNESDAY
RECREATION GROUP
MOVE TO UNDERSTAND
The focus of this group is Recreation Movement – connecting mind and body, practicing mindfulness through yoga, dance, sport, and exercise.
PROCESS GROUP
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SKILLS
This group uses a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approach to help the students develop the skills to teach students how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
EXPRESSIVE GROUP
MOVING FROM KARAOKE TO THERAOKE
In this group, students will achieve developmental, psychological, physical, emotional, or spiritual growth through music performance, and learning the art of sound reinforcement.
THURSDAY
RECREATION GROUP
LET’S HAVE SOME FUN
This group focuses on Recreation Games and Leisure Education to pursue lifelong use of recreation for social connection, relaxation, personal development, and health promotion.
PROCESS GROUP
GETTING YOUR ACT TOGETHER
This group focuses on Life Skills development by helping students identify and create habits essential for personal growth, such as financial literacy, time management, teamwork, and motivation.
EXPRESSIVE GROUP
DISCOVERY’S GOT TALENT
This group promotes positive behavioral change, improves interpersonal relationship skills, physical and emotional well-being, personal growth, and self-awareness by honing performance and presentation skills in preparation to take the stage.
FRIDAY
RECREATION GROUP
LET’S GO ON AN ADVENTURE
This group focuses on Recreation Adventure-off grounds opportunities for hiking, rappelling, rock climbing, and educational/cultural field trips.
DISCOVERY DAY TREATMENT WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday
- 9:00AM RECREATION THERAPY
- 10:00 AM ACADEMICS
- 11:00 AM PROCESS GROUP THERAPY
- 12:00 PM LUNCH
- 12:30 PM ACADEMICS
- 1:30 PM FLEX TIME
- 2:00 PM EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY
- 3:00 PM LIFE SKILLS MENTORING
Tuesday
- 9:00AM RECREATION THERAPY
- 10:00 AM ACADEMICS
- 11:00 AM PROCESS GROUP THERAPY
- 12:00 PM LUNCH
- 12:30 PM ACADEMICS
- 1:30 PM FLEX TIME
- 2:00 PM EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY
- 3:00 PM LIFE SKILLS MENTORING
Wednesday
- 9:00AM RECREATION THERAPY
- 10:00 AM ACADEMICS
- 11:00 AM PROCESS GROUP THERAPY
- 12:00 PM LUNCH
- 12:30 PM ACADEMICS
- 1:30 PM FLEX TIME
- 2:00 PM EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY
- 3:00 PM LIFE SKILLS MENTORING
Thursday
- 9:00AM RECREATION THERAPY
- 10:00 AM ACADEMICS
- 11:00 AM PROCESS GROUP THERAPY
- 12:00 PM LUNCH
- 12:30 PM ACADEMICS
- 1:30 PM FLEX TIME
- 2:00 PM EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY
- 3:00 PM LIFE SKILLS MENTORING
Friday
- 9:00AM-12PM RECREATION THERAPY/WORK BASED LEARNING
- 12:00 PM LUNCH
- 12:30 PM ACADEMICS
- 1:30 PM EXPERIENTIAL GROUP ACTIVITY
- 3:00 PM LIFE SKILLS MENTORING