Transcript KETHEA- CENTER FOR DEPENDED INDIVIDUALS

KETHEA- THERAPY CENTER
FOR DEPENDED INDIVIDUALS
Family Association: The Link of a
Substance Abuse Treatment Program
With Society- The Experience of
ITHAKI Program
Theodora Sizopoulou,
GREECE
ITHAKI
INTDUCTION
THERAPEUTIC
COMMUNITY
REENTRY
FAMILY CENTRE
FAMILY
ASSOCIATION
SHELTERED
WORKSHOPS
Family Association:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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motivation of families of the program of
Therapeutic Community (TC)
provision of material- moral protection or
help to all members of the Association or
individuals and group of people who are
permanently or temporarily in need
support and strengthening of the
therapeutic program of KETHEA
Family Association:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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promotion of the work done by
therapeutic community of ITHAKI
information of the public and everyone
interested either individually or
collectively, on the issue of drug
dependence and the ways of treatment
Family Association:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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spreading KETHEA ’s philosophy to the
members of the Association and society
cooperation and communication with
relative associations in Greece or abroad
influence and pressing the state to take
measures for confrontment of drug
dealing
Family Association:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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reinforcement of the struggle against
social factors causing of drug abuse
elaboration of suggestions on drug
dependence policy and advancing them to
society in order to force authorities
take measures
ACTIVITIES
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Social Field: get together, participate,
share common goals/ worries
Educational Field: seminars, guidance
Therapeutic Field: orientation, addict’s
personality & behavior, philosophy
Community intervention Field: “positive
dynamic presence”, information
campaigns, talk about their experience,
power to influence politicians
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE
PROGRAM
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integral part of the Program
members of the Association boardmembers of Family Center or graduates
participation of Association Board with the
right to vote in the General Assembly of
KETHEA
information, consultation
Problems- Difficulties
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Professionalism
Involvement of Program
Therapist / facilitator/ cooperator
Development rhythm of the program
(specialized service vs philosophy/
method)
Substance abuse parents
Future Agenda
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Public relations / image
Federation of Family Associations
Cooperation with other Family Associations
Induction of immigrants and emigrants
Mutual referrals
Social activities
Family Association is the
proof that the idea of
Therapeutic Community is a
viable therapy way for all
society members
Thank you for your attention
Theodora Sizopoulou