Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Should you decide to try out MRT as part of your substance use treatment, you’ll participate in individual and group counseling. There’s also homework to complete and structured group exercises to engage in. In your workbook, you’ll find 16 steps concentrated on seven cornerstone treatment focuses:
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Who is MRT for?
You may wonder if you’re a proper candidate for MRT. Know that it is aimed at specific populations, including:
Correctional
Individuals ages 18-55
Males and females
Trauma survivors
Veterans
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How MRT Works-Building of higher pinnacles of moral reasoning
Lowering self-destructive tendencies and building your frustration tolerance
Building a healthy concept of self
Constructing a positive identity
Reinforcing healthy habits and behaviors
Assessing your current relationships
Coming face-to-face with your current behaviors, attitudes, beliefs. You’ll meet in a group one to two times per week, and you can complete the program within X sessions.
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Aftercare Program
Counseling and Mental Health Services: Support clients on their journey in staying in prescribed programming offering counseling and mental health support, to address underlying issues contributing to criminal behavior and to help participants cope with challenges.
Community Integration Activities: Facilitate community-based activities and support networks to promote social integration and reduce feelings of isolation.