Living & Social Skills
Programmatically, Kaizen Academy is a relationship-based residential treatment facility, providing specialized treatment and therapy for non-adjudicated adolescent males with sexual behavior problems.
Philosophically, we incorporate attachment theory into our programmatic and clinical elements, and utilize concrete resources developed from the “Good Lives Model” in our treatment methods. We are licensed and monitored by the State of Utah Department of Human Services and is a member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP).
Basic Living Skills
Developing independent living skills is an important part of life. While at Kaizen Academy, each young man is taught skills that will help him become independent and self-sufficient. Daily instruction and weekly groups include the following topics:
- Cooking and food handling
- Educational planning
- Emergency and safety skills
- Executive Functioning Skills
- Health
- Knowledge of community resources
- Money management and consumer awareness
- Personal appearance and hygiene
- Taking care of the living environment
Recreation
Healthy recreation and experiencing new, positive opportunities are important aspects of life are huge components at our residential treatment center near Provo, Utah.
At Kaizen Academy, we incorporate a variety of experiential activities to foster self-confidence, problem-solving, physical fitness, and community spirit.
Designed to address the individual’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs, the recreational activities play an integral part of the treatment program at Kaizen.
Exploring and cultivating new interests plays a role in eliminating old, destructive patterns of behavior, and replacing them with new, pro-social strategies.
Our rural location provides a rich balance of opportunities for healthy activities. Kaizen Academy sits on 55 acres surrounded by federal forest lands, which make hiking and other outdoor activities literally available “in our own backyard.”
SOME OF THE FAVORITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Cross-country skiing & downhill skiing
- Snowboarding
- Fishing & kayaking
- Mountain biking & running course
- Greenhouse & gardening
- Sports Court
- Paintball Tactical Court
- Sand Volleyball
- Animals
WE ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SPORTS:
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Flag football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
INDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Board games
- Cooking
- Drawing, crafts, painting
- Foosball
- Physical workouts
- Ping-pong
OTHER FAVORITE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Attending live theater and cultural events
- Visiting local malls
This also provides many opportunities to provide community service, including visiting nursing homes and cleaning parks or stretches of highway.
Social Skills Training
Young men at our teen RTC attend structured classes and groups designed to develop new perspectives on forming relationships and building social skills. Based on a psycho-educational model, the training stresses the importance of social responsibility and accountability. The following topics are covered in the social skills training:
- Anger Management
- Building Self-Esteem
- Communication Skills
- Grief Resolution
- Personal and Social Responsibility
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse Intervention
- Understanding and Expressing Feelings
Contact us at Kaizen if you have any questions at all. We’d love to hear from you!
