Schizophrenia Rehabilitation Program

The Schizophrenia Rehabilitation Program at the Institute of Living is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

The program follows a person-centered, recovery-oriented model of care that emphasizes peoples’ strengths and resilience. We support each program member’s recovery journey as they learn to manage symptoms and build skills to pursue functional goals such as work, school, social connections, and independent living.

The program day is from 9am-12:50pm Monday-Friday, and program members usually attend three of the five days per week.

Our multidisciplinary team provides the following services:

  • Diagnostic screening for psychosis
  • Psychiatric medication evaluation and management
  • Evidence-based skill-building groups focused on psychosis symptom management, cognitive and social skill training, wellness, anxiety reduction, emotion regulation and interpersonal skill building
  • Insight-oriented therapy groups including process therapy and narrative-based interventions
  • Individual therapy and support toward identified functional or social goals
  • Family meetings with the treatment team in support of the program members’ goals
  • Monthly family support group for families of program members for mutual support
  • Peer support with a team Recovery Support Specialist with a lived-experience perspective
  • After-program optional social and recreational activities led by the team Recovery Support Specialist
  • Skills and support groups focusing on employment and educational goals
  • Access to the Institute of Living Work Skills Training Program, offering 6 month paid work training shifts on the IOL campus in preparation for community employment
  • Individual support with educational and vocational counselors from Viability, Inc. and Easter Seals for program members pursuing goals of community employment or education
  • Opportunities for program members to participate in clinical studies focused on interventions for schizophrenia (study participation is not required to access clinical services)

Schizophrenia Rehabilitation Program team

(To reach team members by phone, call the main SRP number at 860.545.7341)

Clinical Psychologists:

Per-Diem Clinicians:

  • Valerie Raggio, LCSW
  • Martin Grealy, LCSW
  • Warren Thime, PhD

Students:

  • Nakisa Ghannad, PsyD, Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • Sitara Rambarran, MS, Psychology Graduate Intern
  • Cara Cugno, Psychology Practicum Student

Schizophrenia Rehabilitation Program