The Newbrook Approach
Newbrook Place is an innovative behavioral program providing a community-based alternative for individuals with a variety of disabilities and intensive behavioral support needs.
Through a variety of educational, recreational, and therapeutic processes, individuals learn to overcome challenges by:
- Achieving and maintaining important living skills
- Developing coping mechanisms
- Understanding social dynamics
- Identifying personal goals
- Outlining steps to achieve the defined goals
- Ultimately improving self-esteem and independence.
Daily Activities
Every weekday at 9 a.m., Newbrook Place participants are greeted by a staff of counselors, a nurse, and the program director. As participants settle into the main activity area, they have opportunities for calming activities or social interaction.
Over the next six hours, individuals participate in activities such as therapeutic horticulture and art, culinary training, recreation activities, and personal planning. All activities are designed to help individuals discover their hobbies and develop skills for coping and living with disabilities.
A full 50 percent of Newbrook Place services take place in the community to promote social integration and development. Individuals have the opportunity to participate in outings such as canoeing, swimming, and museum visits in addition to skill building activities such as grocery shopping.
