Chance House of East Tennessee
865-237-3410
Chance House of East Tennessee Services
At Chance House of East Tennessee, we take pride in our high quality services, personalized for our clients' unique needs. Our staff members are professional, courteous and efficient.
Below is a list of workshops & descriptions
VALUE SYSTEMS
Clients will take part in a self-examination exercise to define their own set of values and examine how these values affect their behavior and happiness.
RELATIONSHIPS
Clients will examine their own relationships and beliefs and discuss ways to overcome harmful expectations and develop positive relationships.
STRESS AND TIME MANAGEMENT
Clients will develop time management skills using a calendar to plan and prioritize daily tasks.
CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS
Clients learn effective methods to resolve conflict through role playing activities. They also learn the importance of having a support system in the face of conflict.
WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE
Clients will experience all aspects of a job search and interview process, including applications, resumes, cover letters, image and grooming.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Clients will discuss verbal and nonverbal communication as well as barriers to communication. Clients will also learn the importance of developing effective listening skills.
DEALING WITH ANGER
Clients will learn to recognize the warning signs of anger and how to gain control of violent and destructive behavior.
ATTITUDES ARE NOT FOREVER
Clients will examine the factors that shape their attitudes and work on strategies to create a positive attitude.
TURNING "ME INTO WE"
Clients will utilize a series of small group activities that will encourage them to share their feelings. This establishes an atmosphere of openness and develops the skills needed to form lasting friendships.
"We experience sensory, emotional/psychological, cognitive, environmental and physical cues on a daily basis in early recovery. These cues or triggers, if left unchecked, can turn into powerful cravings for the chemical. Cravings can lead to relapse. In order to avoid relapse, it is crucial that you identify your cues, take action and not let them turn into cravings."
Relapse Prevention Tools
SERVICES
Parenting Classes
This is a course best viewed by parents over a period of time. The program consists of approximately nine hours of taped lessons that are intended to be viewed by groups of parents one session at a time. The best results are obtained when viewed in small groups with a discussion following each module.
Lessons are designed to be viewed in sequence. Viewers will obtain practical new skills for working with children.
Parenting With Dignity curriculum presents effective techniques for raising responsible, independent children. PWD teaches parents and caregivers to rethink their approach to discipline, punishment and empowerment. PWD advocates permitting children make some of their own decisions, and to experience the consequences early on, so that they can act responsibly when alone and become more independent when they grow older. Fundamental to the Parenting With Dignity curriculum is a focus on developing parenting skills that help to address many of the child abuse causes perpetrated by inexperienced and unprepared parents.
