Since 1991,
I have worked with
individuals,
couples and groups.

I have been trained in the
assessment, diagnosis and
treatment of chronic
and acute mental illness,
such as, but not limited to,
depression, anxiety,
phobias, eating disorders
and personality disorders.


Eric Rutberg

Licenced Clinical Counselor

 

BRIGHT HORIZONS
SUMMER EXPERIENCE FOR STRUGGLING TEENS

Bright Horizons Wellness Center - PO Box 1082 - WIlton, ME 04294 - 207-645-9700

Dear Friends,   I am offering a therapeutic, summer experience for Struggling Teens ! Please feel free to refer someone you think may benefit.   Enjoy !   Eric Rutberg, LCPC 207-645-9700 eric@yourwellbeing.org


 

TEEN SCENES offers STRUGGLING TEENS (those exhibiting inappropriate behaviors and/or poor attitudes) the opportunity for personal growth and creative expression through Video Production – Group Process and Group Therapy.

Do you know a teenager who would benefit from |
an intensive, 6-week creative therapy program,
facilitated by an experienced, Licensed Clinical Counselor ?

    PROGRAM GOALS:

  • This unique summer experience introduces participants to a medium for appropriate self-expression while building skills in - Leadership -Teamwork - Communication - Goal Setting - Conflict Management - Problem Solving - Anger Management and Impulse Control.

The group produces a video with state-of-the Art equipment in the Public Access TV station in Farmington, ME

Participants who complete the program will receive a copy of the final production for their portfolio, certificates of completion for video production courses, a copy of their Vision Statement with clear goals and objectives for future success.

Intensive - Therapeutic Component

The group will meet weekly for 2.5 hours of in-studio time on Friday evenings and 1.5 hours of weekly group therapy. Participants are challenged to cooperate, think logically, express themselves appropriately, deal with emotions effectively, meet deadlines, empathize, control impulsive behavior and communicate effectively.

Therapeutic Processing focuses on dealing with issues as they arise. Developing these coping skills is essential to success in the “real-world.”

  • Participants will create a Vision Statement that will help them identify their values, interests and abilities.

  • Through an interactive process that includes role-playing, problem solving and journaling, they will then identify issues, weaknesses, strengths and goals related to accomplishing the objectives identified in their visioning process.

Video Production

The group will agree on whether to produce either a ...

News Cast (true-to-life or SNL style satire)

Documentary of “life as a teen” in Franklin County

Series of Public Service Announcements

Music Video

The group will receive training in Video Production.

VP100 - Orientation to Studio Equipment and Production Capabilities

VP101 - Brainstorming & Pre-Production Planning

VP102 - Lighting, Sound, Set Design and Camera Work

VP103 – Practicum: Video Production and Post-Production

 Admissions Criteria:

Teens - ages 13-17 - are invited to interview throughout the months of June and July. Participants must agree to abstain from the use of all illegal substances including marijuana, alcohol and designer drugs during the 6-week program.

    Cost:

$95 weekly. Includes all materials and 4 hours a week of Group Process/Therapy. Part of - or this entire program - may be reimbursable through you insurance. Call your HMO for information on how you may be reimbursed.