Back On Track Program
Unfortunately, there are times when the teens we love make tragic mistakes. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, misguidance, a bad decision, or pattern of unhealthy behaviors, they caused harm to others. This program is for youth who’ve engaged in inappropriate or illegal sexual behavior and need help, who deserve help, getting there lives back on track for a healthy future.
Healthy Lives, Bright Futures
We believe that with the right supervision, accountability, self-regulation skills, and education, most youth can get back on track. The research on offense-specific treatments, such as this, supports this. In fact, research shows that sexual re-offense rates among youth who receive quality treatment is really low.
Abuse & Neglect Histories
When the unspeakable happens, children and parents deserve the guidance, support and information the need to overcome and heal.
Problematic Sexual Behavior
When the children we love commit harmful acts to others, they need quality treatment to get their lives back on track.
Disrupted Family Relationships
Restoring families devastated by victimization, abuse and problematic sexual behaviors can be difficult. Having expert guidance can make a lasting impact.
Sexual Abuse Prevention
When problematic sexual behaviors occurs, it often has a negative impact across multiple areas of ones life. The Back-On-Track program not only strives to prevent sexual abuse in the future, but also works to help those with histories of problematic sexual behavior build healthy and productive lives, lives that are fulfilling and fruitful. With healthy boundaries and self-regulation skills, we believe that every youth has the potential to get their life back on track for a bright future.
What does the program cover?
Self-Regulation
Mindfulness and other self-regulatory strategiesMindfulness
Emotional and behavioral regulation is essential for a healthy life and relationships. Developing self-regulation skills is a key component of the Back-On-Track program.
Sexuality Education
The birds, the bees, and more...Healthy Sexuality
Teens who attend the program receive a thorough sexuality education that is based on self-control, healthy relationships and respect for the privacy, boundaries and preferences of others.
Physical Health
Getting and staying healthySelf-care for life
Health is an important components to healthy relationships and positive lifestyles. Participants are educated and guided toward getting their mental and physical health back-on-track.
Values & Goal Setting
Setting and achieving life goalsFulfilment
In order to have a fulfilling life, individuals need to feel connected and productive. Participants learn goal setting skills, interview skills, and learn how to find and seek meaningful employment.
The Back On Track program includes weekly group for teens and parents that occur simultaneously. Each group includes around 10 youth / parents. Groups are held on Monday evenings at Arkansas Families First in Conway, from 5:15 to 6:30 pm. Regular attendance by both the youth and parent is required. The cost is $150 per month. Individual and/or family therapy may be required, depending on the individuals’ needs, and may be covered by insurance.
The course content includes
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Mindfulness strategies to improve self-control, behavioral and emotional regulation
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Exploration of components of healthy vs unhealthy relationships
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Sexuality Education that includes healthy vs unhealthy sexual behaviors, Arkansas law, and healthy intimacy in relationships.
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Social and relationship building skills, boundaries, privacy, self-advocacy and respect for others.
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Goal setting & future planning
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Career testing and job interviewing
Program Director
About Us
Arkansas Families First is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care group that offers a variety of health services for children, teens and families in Central Arkansas. Our group of independently practicing providers strive to provide the best, most comprehensive care that modern psychology, psychiatry, counseling, and other disciplines have to offer.
Mission
Arkansas Families First is devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families. We utilize the latest research and the most skilled providers in the service of improving people’s lives. We strive to empower parents and to integrate multiple disciplines in the building of strong families and healthy children.
Our Promise
We take a strengths-based approach utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments and include parents in all aspects of treatment and assessment. We’ll find the service and the provider that best fits your family. With our growing list of clinicians, if you are not satisfied with your provider or services will help you make the necessary changes.
