• Designed especially for clients with alcohol and drug related offenses and consists of weekly group counseling and will most often include Level 2 Education 16 hour classes focusing on substance abuse.
• The program consists of 10 – 20 interactive group counseling sessions and includes an intake session at which time a client’s needs are assessed and a treatment plan is developed to meet their needs.

• Designed especially for clients with multiple of high BAC level DUI’s and other alcohol related offenses who may show a high probability of substance abuse.
• Meets twice a week
• Provides group counseling with an emphasis on recovery, self-knowledge, relapse prevention and support group involvement.
• Includes 16 hour Level 2 Education class.
• This program is designed to provide clients with:
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Development of personal program for balanced living
  • Exploration of emotional impact of alcohol and drug use on relationships and attitude
  • How life traumas affect alcohol and drug abuse
  • Encouragement to get involved with community resources

• Designed especially for clients with drug related offenses (for example: Drug DUI, possessions, sales, paraphernalia, manufacturing).
• Meets once per week or IOP (Intensive Outpatient) meets twice per week.
• Drug testing is part of the program, either through our agency or probation.
• Case management and continued monitoring and liaison with referral sources.
• Meets Arizona requirements for Drug DUI when 16 hour Level 2 Education class is included.

• The Relapse Prevention/Aftercare program was designed for those clients:
  • At serious risk for relapse
  • Who have relapsed in the past
  • Who have previously completed treatment
  • Who need additional support in recovery
  • Who are committed to a sober lifestyle
• The program meets the Arizona requirements for DUI when the 16 hour Level 2 Education class is included.
• The mission of the program is to discover and explore the strengths of the client and help him or her build a healthy, productive and successful lifestyle.
• Some of the topics that are covered include:
  • Understanding addictions and exploring life patterns
  • Coping skills for everyday stressors
  • Stress management and stress-induced growth
  • Identifying high-risk situations
  • Developing a support network
  • Development of a personal relapse prevention plan
  • Goal setting
  • Financial planning
  • Grief and loss
  • Conflict resolution

• This program is a State-licensed cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational class based on the Duluth Model Which has been adapted to include the latest research and also some supporting skills to assist participants to rethink their beliefs and behaviors in family/intimate relationships.
• We provide structured groups to assist clients in developing skills and re-thinking their beliefs and behaviors in family and intimate relationships.
• The domestic Violence program is designed to provide information that will help clients:
  • Stop violent controlling behavior
  • accept personal responsibility for abusive behavior
  • commit to change
  • Understand the factors in the violence cycle
  • Provide ideas that will help the mastering of new behaviors
• This program is a 26 weekly session model treatment program capable of expanding to 52 weekly sessions.

This group uses a curriculum similar to that of our traditional DVIP, but will also explore the relationship between domestic violence and substance abuse. The main goals for the Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse (DV/SA) Group are:

• Include substance-related issues in treatment planning and goal-setting. Clients in this group will include personalized substance-related goals in their treatment planning. Short-term goals will include sobriety for the duration of their program. Clients will set long-term goals for ongoing sobriety or responsible substance use.
• Self-assessment of substance-abuse. Clients will participate in an initial and, with further education, ongoing self-assessment of their substance abuse and examine the role substances play in their power & control and violence & abuse issues.
• Education on alcohol and other substances. Clients will receive substance and substance abuse education, with special emphasis on how substances affect judgment and reasoning and its affect on violent behaviors. Clients will personalize the education and examine the role & cost of their substance use.
• Accountability for change – relapse prevention and commitment to lasting change. Clients will be required to present a relapse prevention (or responsible use plan) in order to successfully complete their program.

We now offer an accelerated (XL) DV/SA group (twice a week) at our Mesa/Gilbert, Tempe and North Phoenix offices. (26 session minimum)

• This program is for women only and is a cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational class based on the Duluth Model which has been adapted to include the latest research and also some supporting skills to assist participants to rethink their beliefs and behaviors in family/intimate relationships.
• This program is a 26-session model treatment program capable of expanding to 52 weekly sessions.

• We have included components from several different models such as the Peace Program, Anger Workout DOC-approved programs, and others to provide our clients with the most up-to-date information and approaches.
• The Anger Management program is designed to provide clients with:
  • Cognitive/re-formation skills
  • Ability to recognize triggers and anger styles
  • Methods to stop negative thought processes
  • Family, gender, cultural influences
  • Effects of anger on other people
  • Relationship to addiction (relapse)
  • Communication alternative behaviors
  • Problem solving and skill building

• This class is set up for someone who has made unhealthy choices (such as shoplifting, property destruction, public mischief, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, etc.) that have affected their life. Information that will be covered:
  • Values
  • Change
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress
  • Choices
  • Communication
  • Responsibility
  • Integrity
  • How alcohol and drugs affect your life choices
• This class is based upon two very simple ideas:
  • First, you got to where you are today because of choices and behaviors that do not work effectively for you anymore.
  • Secondly, the only way for you to achieve a positive change in your life is to develop thoughts and skills to make healthy choices that lead to behaviors that will work for you. It is cognitive based with other innovative presentations.
• This class is an opportunity to learn new options, which may prove highly effective in your life. We are here to assist and guide you through this process.

DLC’s Cognitive Restructuring Program uses evidenced-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma informed care, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to address the following topics:

• Understanding Automatic Negative thoughts and applying Ellis’ ABCD Model (CBT)
• Values and feelings Identification and Response/Behaviors (DBT)
• Neurophysiology of Trauma (trauma informed care)
• Understanding the impact of past experiences on present day thinking (trauma informed care and CBT)
• Restructuring a client’s inner dialogue (CBT)

This program is ideal for the following clients:

• Clients who are repeat offenders;
• Have multiple offenses;
• Clients who display repetitive faulty patterns in thinking (i.e. “all or nothing,” never ending patterns of defeat, magnifying or minimizing situations); and
• Clients whose thought processes prevent them from making positive changes in their lives.