Model Of Care: Milieu Therapy

Milieu therapy is an treatment environment in which everyday events and interactions are therapeutically designed for the purpose of enhancing social skills and building confidence. It provides a safe environment adapted to the client’s needs, comport, and freedom of expression.

Milieu therapy is staffed by persons trained to provide support, and all members contribute to the planning and functioning of setting. All members are viewed as significant and valuable members of community.

Focus of milieu therapy:

• Positive physical, social and environmental manipulation to effect a positive changes.
• Group and social interaction.
• Client’s rights.
• Using community meeting, activity groups, social skills groups, and physical exercise programs.