We understand that families of residents and residents themselves would like to have an idea of what a typical day at Next Step Behavioral Houston would look like. Due to a variety of residents needs, it is impossible to provide an accurate schedule before the resident is admitted. However, the schedule below provides a snapshot to what can be expected of a structured program for our residents.
Weekday
6:30 – 7:30 am Wake up / Hygiene /Continental Breakfast
7:30- 8:00 Hot Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am Medications
9:00 – 10:00 am Mind & Body: Meditation/Yoga/Exercise/Biking/Walking
11:00-12:00 am Focus Group/Ted Talk/CBT and Discussion
12:00 – 12:45 pm Lunch
12:00-1:00 Afternoon Medication
1:00-3:00 Individual Therapy w/primary therapist
3:00 – 4:00 pm Afternoon Groups/DBT/Psycho-educational/Family dynamics group
6:00 pm Dinner with Housemates
7:00 – 9:30 pm Medication/board games/journaling
10:00 – Lights out
Weekend- Saturday
6:30 – 7:30 am Wake up / Hygiene /Continental Breakfast
7:30- 8:00 Hot Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am Medications
10:00-12:00 Saturday Shopping
12:00-12:45 pm Lunch
2:00-4:00 Saturday Social Outing/Shopping
6:00 pm Dinner with Housemates
7:00-9:30 pm Medication/Board games/leisure quiet time
10:00 Lights Out
Weekend- Sunday
Optional: Peer led discussion on spirituality in recovery group, church attendance in person or watch via TV, creative writing or reading of written text.