Psychology Services for Men
The Psychology Department’s caring and committed staff is an essential part of Hanley Center’s holistic system of care. We offer an array of mental health services for men in collaboration with other members of Hanley’s clinical team. Our main goals are to help men break through their emotional barriers to recovery and cope with dual, or co-occurring diagnoses, including
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Cognitive impairment
- Eating disorders
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Personality disorders
Assessment
First, we identify a man’s psychological and emotional needs. Our staff evaluates men through an assessment process that includes a one-on-one interview and standard psychological tests that measure
- Emotional, behavioral and intellectual functioning
- Cognitive difficulties
- Personality style
Based on this assessment, we provide intervention recommendations that
- Ensure appropriate learning strategies are used throughout the man's experience at Hanley
- Identify positive, healthy patterns that will enhance his recovery and patterns that may hinder recovery
Each man then develops a plan of care that establishes goals and treatment methods related to the problems identified in the assessment process. While treatment is individualized, we have found that men more often need support for anger and stress management.
Treatment
Once a week, if appropriate, each man will meet for dual-focus group therapy (to discuss co-occurring diagnoses) as well as individual therapy. To encourage open communication, men are typically assigned a male therapist.
The psychology staff also participates in lectures throughout a patient’s stay, providing information on topics specific to drug and alcohol recovery for men. In addition, a member of the psychology team facilitates the art therapy/creative healing session each week.
For men who need or request additional psychology services, we will develop an aftercare plan that emphasizes his emotional recovery after treatment.
