i-ACT is a program that is offered for moderate or high risk youth who are probation with Cowlitz County.  i-ACT is designed to work with the youth individually to address criminogenic needs using current researched based best practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

i-ACT consists of 2 Phases., with a total of 24 meetings.  Phase 1 of i-ACT consists of one introductory lesson that includes a parent or connected adult, followed by 16 lessons (six lessons in Social Skills Training, six Lessons in Self-Control Training, four lessons in Problem Analysis) and one transition lesson to Phase 2. Phase 2 focuses on real life application of the skills learned during Phase 1.

Possible Social Skill lessons include topics such as:

• Making a Complaint
• Understanding the Feelings of Others
• Getting Ready For a Difficult Conversation
• Dealing With Someone Else’s Anger
• Keeping Out Of Fights
• Helping Others
• Dealing With An Accusation
• Dealing With Group Pressure
• Asking For Help
• Setting A Goal
• Expressing Affection/Appreciation
• Following Instructions
• Apologizing
• Negotiating
• Avoiding Trouble With Others
• Listening
• Dealing With Embarrassment

To learn more about the program, the i-ACT Brochure is available.