Today a successful interventionist who has referred individuals to Cornerstone is considering referring an individual from her personal circle ie; a family member. She inquired as to what therapeutic modalities does Cornerstone subscribe? She was very pleased to hear the response and she hoped that we were doing some of the following.
I am sharing this with you all because in the Intake office we think very highly of Cornerstone’s clinicians and advertise and describe to our callers (customers) what it is you all do. (If you have any questions or want some material regarding the following or want to brush up on your skills please let me know.) It is my hope that what is being presented at the beginning in the Intake Office is true and consistent from the time of Admit to the time of Discharge.
The following was stated:
Cornerstone clinicians subscribe to an eclectic approach. All the counselors are versed in 12-step facilitation but we know that there is not just one way for everyone. In addition the clinicians utilize; RET (Ellis), CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy – “Here and Now”, Choice Therapy (William Glasser) – “Choice and Consequences”, Family Systems Theory (Satire and Bradshaw)- “The Family Roles”, Gestalt – “empty chair work” and role play, Client Centered – Rogerian theory, psycho-education, music therapy, recreational therapy, nutrition and exercise including yoga, socializing, HIV, AIDS, STD education. The patient is supported in spiritual healing unique to their own personal beliefs and faiths in addition the patients are exposed to other journey’s in spiritual healing through Native American – Earth Centered – Universe and energy, guided and personal meditation.
Many of the assignments we use at Cornerstone have been developed from different therapeutic foundations and Cornerstone utilizes a multitude of assignments that individualize the treatment plan. For example, assignments on: Impulsive Behavior, Relapse Prevention, Gambling, Sexual Addiction, Eating Disorders, Relationships – Healthy/Toxic, Communication/ blocks to healthy communication, anger/stress management, education on depression, medication management, control, shame, grief and loss and the stages of loss, etc… We also work in concert with the outside professional who may be treating some of the above mentioned areas as we work within our scope of practice.
It was explained that the treatment team weekly and in daily staffing is a multidisciplinary team of all the counselors, director of operations with the medical support and staff. Treating the patient at Cornerstone is not done by one counselor it is the entire treatment team. Therefore, the more seasoned counselors and staff can make observations and suggestions of different therapeutic techniques and interventions to the different skill leveled counselor. The multi-disciplinary team is also inclusive of outside consultation with psychiatrists, PCP’s, psychologists, pain management specialists, interventionists, spiritual advisors, spiritual advisors and life coaches as well as our in-house addiction-ologists, psychiatrists and pain management specialists.
In addition the visiting interventionist was informed that the certified counselors maintain a current certification by obtaining the required CEU’s within the certification time frame. Also, Cornerstone provides training and education for the staff via PALM, Webinars and workshops and has been very generous to send selected employees to professional conferences.
I know there are other therapeutic styles and assignments that you all use….. this was what I could think of on the spot!
Susie Schultz, CADCII
Independent Clinical Supervisor
Cornerstone of Southern California
PH# 714-547-5375
Fx# 714-541-3320
Email – sschultz@cornerstonesocal.com
