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Chapter Nine: The Regular Adult Cohort

DOI:

10.1891/9780826128836.0009

Abstract

This chapter explores the provision of group therapy and psychoeducation. It examines family therapy, case management, discharge planning, and the unique problems found with the population of adults from age 18 to 65. The clinician will likely prepare an initial treatment plan at admission and a concurrent treatment either at the designated interval or in conjunction with the next insurance or managed care review. The clinician is typically the responsible party to make aftercare appointments for the patient as ordered by the psychiatrist or as suggested by the managed care organization (MCO). Adult population is best served with an organized rotation of psychoeducational subjects that relate to illness management, practical coping skills, and relationship issues. Family therapy is not common with the partial hospitalization program (PHP)/intensive outpatient program (IOP) adult cohort. The need for a family therapy session will be identified in the course of treatment planning, group therapy.