VisionQuest is committed to using evidence-based services in all residential programs to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Aggression Replacement Training (ART). CBT is used by the case managers and therapists during individual and group sessions. CBT is a proven, evidenced-based treatment approach that is highly effective for resolving emotional and behavioral problems. CBT focuses on changing habitual reactions and ways of thinking in order to allow an individual to approach situations in new ways that are likely to have desirable results. Staff support youth in utilizing CBT to perceive new cognitive and behavioral options that can transform problematic ideas and actions into more positive ones. Aggression Replacement Training (ART) is conducted by selected, trained staff to support the daily milieu. ART is a multimode intervention designed to alter the behavior of aggressive youth and reduce anti-social behaviors and is a part of our curriculum, with additional course opportunities available for youth with extended lengths of stay. The goal of the evidence-based programming is to improve skill competence in the areas of social problem solving, anger management and moral reasoning. Modeling, role play, feedback and generalization training are used to teach pro-social skills.