The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program (CBT) helps people develop the skills necessary to manage depression, anxiety, and other mood-related symptoms that interfere with life functioning. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on intake day). At the end of each day, people return home to re-engage in life and practice the skills they learned in the program.
CBT Partial Hospital Program
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard
1st Floor Goddard Building
Providence, RI 02906
To enroll or reschedule an already existing intake, call (844) 401-0111.
Already attending the program and need to speak to the team, call (401) 455-6224.Looking for an MSW/MA Internship Opportunity?
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CBT is a form of talk therapy that focuses on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; the way you think affects the way that you feel which also affects the way you act. CBT offers a problem-solving approach to living. While you cannot control other people or situations, you can control the way you perceive and react to a particular situation. CBT teaches you the skills to change your thinking and manage your reactions to stressful people and situations. Treatment consists of group therapy, medication management, brief daily check-ins with a therapist, and aftercare planning.
On average, a patient participates in the program between 5 and 7 business days although treatment is tailored to individual needs. To remain enrolled, patients must be able to attend consecutive days in a row without interruption and must be able to attend the entire program day (not arrive late or leave early).
Your First Day
Please arrive at 7:30 a.m. to complete registration and meet with a therapist for a comprehensive evaluation before group begins. You'll be at the program from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Each day, you'll participate in four cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group sessions. During your first day, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner will also meet with you individually to complete the psychiatric evaluation that began with your therapist that morning.
Day 2 and Beyond
Starting on your second day, please arrive by 9:00 a.m. to allow time for parking and to get settled before group begins promptly at 9:15 a.m.Sample Daily Schedule:
During Breaks
Breaks are unstructured, so you can spend them however you'd like. If you'd like to stay active, we offer a variety of activities to help keep you engaged. If you prefer some quiet time, there are comfortable spaces where you can rest and recharge. When the weather is nice, many patients enjoy spending time outside on our beautiful campus or taking a walk along the walking path.
At the beginning of your enrollment, you will meet with one of our care planning staff members who will help you determine what level of assistance you will need in developing an aftercare plan for you when you leave the program.
Our 24-hour call intake department will assist in scheduling start dates for any of our partial or intensive outpatient programs. Patients can self-refer or can be referred by family, school or outside providers by calling (844) 401-0111
Transportation is not provided by the program. However, a RIPTA bus stop is within walking distance of our entrance, and taxis and rideshare services can easily drop you off at our main entrance.
Some insurance plans also offer transportation benefits. Call the number on the back of your insurance card to find out if you're eligible.
Lunch is not provided, but our cafeteria is open during the lunch break and offers hot meals, salads, sandwiches, and snacks. The cafeteria accepts both cash and credit cards.
If you prefer to bring your own lunch, you're welcome to use the program's microwave and refrigerator.
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