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What is the primary role of the community in a Therapeutic Community (TC)?
What is the primary role of the community in a Therapeutic Community (TC)?
What characterizes the hierarchy within a Therapeutic Community (TC)?
What characterizes the hierarchy within a Therapeutic Community (TC)?
Which aspect is most crucial for members to successfully participate in a TC?
Which aspect is most crucial for members to successfully participate in a TC?
In what way does the therapeutic approach of the TC differ from traditional therapy?
In what way does the therapeutic approach of the TC differ from traditional therapy?
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What is a significant psychological aspect of the TC modality?
What is a significant psychological aspect of the TC modality?
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What type of tasks do residents typically perform in a TC environment?
What type of tasks do residents typically perform in a TC environment?
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How do members of a Therapeutic Community help each other?
How do members of a Therapeutic Community help each other?
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What is a common misconception about the roles within a TC?
What is a common misconception about the roles within a TC?
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What role do community norms play in a Therapeutic Community?
What role do community norms play in a Therapeutic Community?
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What is a key outcome expected from participation in a TC?
What is a key outcome expected from participation in a TC?
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Study Notes
Therapeutic Community Overview
- Therapeutic Community (TC) aims to prepare clients for community reintegration as drug-free, law-abiding individuals.
- Introduced in BJMP in 1998 through training from DAYTOP International under US State Department sponsorship.
Phases of Treatment in TC
Phase I: Entry/Orientation
- Introduction to community rules, norms, and concepts.
- Understanding of community staff, members, and the tools available.
- Familiarity with job functions and TC hierarchy.
Phase II: Primary Treatment
- Utilization of tools to address personal issues and behavioral shaping.
- Learning self-expression and emotional management.
- Emphasis on rule adherence and participation in growth-oriented activities.
- Building trust and self-disclosure within the community.
- Development of coping skills for life challenges.
- Enhancement of educational and vocational abilities.
Phase III: Pre-Reentry
- Focus on rebuilding social and family connections.
- Demonstrating leadership for advancement within the community.
- Planning for a productive societal reintegration.
Phase IV: Reentry
- Transitioning to life outside of jail with a new lifestyle.
- Practice of honesty and open communication among residents.
- Emphasis on confidentiality, decision-making, and planning involvement.
- Residents act as change agents to transform peers.
- Compliance with rules, serving as monitors for peer behavior.
- Aim for minimal jail disturbances and respect for hierarchy.
Behavioral Management in TCMP
- Introduces behavior shaping tools, including Morning Meetings, to guide resident conduct.
- Establishes common language and moral code within the community.
- The dynamic environment encourages personal growth and positive behavior change.
Structure and Operation of TC
- Residents manage community operations under staff supervision.
- Job functions are hierarchically arranged based on seniority and progress.
- Responsibilities include house services, meetings, and peer support activities.
- Functions like a family with defined roles to ensure community stability.
Salient Features of TC
- The community serves as the primary teacher and therapist, enabling peer-based support and role modeling.
- Successful personal transformation is guided by interactions within the group, fostering a strong recovery process.
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This quiz covers the Therapeutic Community Modality (TCM) as implemented by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). It highlights the importance of reintegration for clients to become reformed, rehabilitated, and productive members of society. Understand the principles, history, and objectives of TCM introduced in 1998.