Skill building and psychoeducation session

AIM's Psychoeducation Program

Psychoeducation allows us to understand how our emotions work within ourselves individually and as a community. Based upon our professional experience, if we lack skills related to our emotions, there will be a negative impact on all parts of our lives.

Education about mental health is a proactive and empowering approach to gain a sense of control over fluctuating emotions. The purpose of these skills is to help prevent the tendency to seek relief in self-destructive behaviors that lead to unnecessary suffering.

"I see how easy it is to get focused on the problem rather than the smaller parts that fuel the problem. Although tackling the problem is necessary, the problem will return if the core parts are not also addressed. If we are taught the common core psychoeducation skills, we then have the opportunity to not be held down by life’s obstacles."

– Amie Thomas LMHC, CTS, QS

Core Psychoeducational Skills

Our program is tailored to identify your unique strengths and deficits to increase your overall emotional awareness. Here are examples of the skills you will learn:

Feeling Identification

Gain the essential ability to accurately be aware of and verbalize different states of emotion as they happen.

Intensity Management

Gain awareness of your variety of emotional intensity and learn practical strategies to move that intensity in a preferred, healthy direction.

Physiological Impact

Understand the mind-body connection. Gain awareness of exactly how your specific emotions and your physical body sensations correlate.

Empathy Building

Increase your ability to understand the feelings and perspectives of others in order to connect deeper and cope effectively.

Boundary Setting

Gain a concrete, actionable understanding of your emotional and physical limits, and learn exactly how to implement them safely in various situations.

What to Expect

AIM’s Psychoeducation Program teaches self-awareness and emotional intelligence to minimize the impact of life stressors, medical conditions, and disabilities. Here is how our dynamic program works:

1. Initial Assessment

The program begins with an assessment with a trained AIM Skill Builder. During this time, they will identify your unique strengths and areas for growth to create a customized roadmap.

2. Your Psychoeducation Prescription Plan

We build a unique program of up to 10 sessions. This Prescription Plan identifies the exact skills you need to learn, understand, and practice. All plans are reviewed by Amie Thomas to ensure the highest quality of care.

3. Tailored to Your Stage of Life

Plans are specifically designed for your developmental stage. We tailor programs for:

Children (5-12) & Teens (13-17)
Young Adults & Adults
Parents, Families, and Couples

4. The Skill Building Sessions

Sessions are designed to inform, discuss, and actively practice the skills identified. Individual sessions are 1 hour, while sessions for families, couples, and groups are 75-90 minutes.

Empower Yourself with Better Tools

The primary goal of AIM’s Psychoeducation Prescription is to integrate healthy coping mechanisms to improve your quality of life. Start your journey today.

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