Wise Minds Therapeutic Services (Website)

Wise Minds Therapeutic Services

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About Our Company

Wise Minds Therapeutic Services (WMTS) is a community-based human service mentoring agency that offers a comprehensive range of support for at-risk youth and their families. WMTS is dedicated to delivering strength-based, child-focused, and family-centered services, placing a significant emphasis on family preservation. Recognizing the importance of early intervention, WMTS strives to prevent or significantly reduce the need for out-of-home placements for at-risk youth. While acknowledging that out-of-home placements may be necessary in some cases, WMTS adopts a proactive approach, providing tailored in-home services aimed at maintaining family unity. Our services cater to at-risk children, adolescents, young adults up to the age of 21 (transitioning into adulthood), and caregivers as needed.

Vision And Mission

Our Vision

To create a vehicle of services to assist with the efforts of addressing at-risk youth of Maryland to support and empower change for an underserved population (youth), one person at a time.

Our Mission

Our mission is to transform the lives of at-risk youth by meeting them where they are and begin to build and provide guidance that support better outcomes on the quality of their lives.

Services Offered

One-to-One Coverage 24hrs daily

Mentoring [Children & Caregivers]

Parenting Training

Crisis Intervention | Conflict Resolution

Tutoring [Children & Caregivers]

Transportation [Children & Caregivers]

Employment Assistance [Children & Caregivers]

Financial Literacy | Budgeting

Recreations | Field Trip

Training And Development

By providing these comprehensive trainings, our program ensures that staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to effectively support at-risk youth and their families, ultimately promoting their well-being and positive development.

Types of Training And Development

Trauma Informed Care

Positive Youth Development

Cultural Competency

Crisis Intervention & De-escalation

Family Engagement & Empowerment

Trauma-informed care is a compassionate approach to providing support and services to individuals who have experienced trauma. It recognizes the widespread impact of trauma on physical, emotional, and mental well-being, and seeks to create environments that promote healing and empowerment.

Positive Youth Development (PYD) is an approach that focuses on fostering the holistic well-being of young individuals, aiming to empower them to reach their full potential.

Cultural competency refers to the ability to effectively interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds. It encompasses understanding and respecting diverse beliefs, values, norms, and customs, as well as recognizing the impact of culture on behaviors and attitudes.

Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques are vital skills for effectively managing and diffusing tense or volatile situations. These approaches focus on swiftly and calmly addressing crises, such as mental health crises, conflicts, or emergencies, with the aim of preventing escalation and promoting safety for all involved parties.

Family engagement and empowerment are fundamental principles in fostering healthy and thriving communities. It involves actively involving families in decision-making processes, recognizing them as valued partners in the well-being of individuals, especially children. Empowering families means providing them with the resources, information, and support they need to advocate for themselves and their loved ones

Types of Training And Development

Managing

Aggressive

Behavior (MAB)

Managing aggressive behavior requires a combination of understanding, empathy, and effective strategies to de-escalate tense situations. It involves recognizing triggers and cues that may lead to aggression, and employing techniques such as active listening, calm communication, and establishing clear boundaries

Rapport Building

Rapport building is the art of establishing a connection and fostering trust and mutual understanding between individuals. It involves active listening, empathy, and genuine interest in the other person's perspective and experiences. Building rapport lays the foundation for positive relationships in various contexts, from professional settings to personal interactions.

Basics of Defensive Driving

Defensive driving is a proactive approach to road safety that focuses on anticipating and avoiding potential hazards and collisions. Key principles include staying alert, maintaining a safe following distance, and constantly scanning the road for potential dangers.

LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training

The training introduces individuals to key concepts and terminology pertaining to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) community, in order to promote greater understanding and awareness.

Pre-Employment Screenings