Behavioral Heath Intervention Services are supportive, directive, and teachable interventions that are provided in a community based environment, most often in the family home.
The services are designed to improve the individual's level of functioning and quality of life when living with a mental illness. BHIS assist individuals and families to learn age-appropriate skills to manage behavior and regain control of their lives.
EXAMPLES OF SKILLS THAT CAN BE TAUGHT:
Communication skills, Anger Management skills, Social Skills, Assertion Skills, Self-esteem, Conflict Resolution skills, Self Advocacy Skills, Coping Skills, Develop Healthy Family Dynamics, Co-Dependency, Resiliency Skills, How to overcome abandonment, How to manage bullying, Overcoming family Addiction issues, Skills to manage depression/Anxiety/Mental Health struggles, AND MANY MORE...
Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist Staff
Aalia Solomon, MS
Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist
“Children are not things to be molded but are people to be unfolded.” — Jess Lair
Aalia is passionate about helping families build strong and positive relationships. She is dedicated to helping children develop healthy coping mechanisms and life skills for a successful future. As a Behavior Health Intervention Specialist, Aalia utilizes age-appropriate interventions to promote healthy behavior. Prior to joining CTS, Aalia worked as a crisis counselor with many children and families who have experienced trauma. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science and has a combined 3 years of experience in the mental health profession. She is currently working towards becoming a Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Stony Brook University
Current student at Capella University in the Clinical mental health counseling program
Professional activities and memberships
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
MindSpring Mental Health Alliance
Lloyd Graham, MS, MFCT
Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist
”Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” Mariska Hargitay
Lloyd has worked for 6 years in mental health as a clinical therapist working with Transitional Aged Youth, at-risk children and family’s in Wraparound services, and worked with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Lloyd has worked with clients and families to help them develop resources, develop community support systems, and work through crises, and provide advocacy for the client and their families.
Lloyd’s passion is to work with those struggling with domestic violence and other trauma through community and faith-based systems. Lloyd enjoys walking with clients and their family’s through their journey of growth and self-discovery and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapies.
As a Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist, Lloyd will utilize the above therapies in appropriate age and developmental level to provide services and improve rapport with clients and their families, work with the community agencies such as schools, probation/law enforcement, and the Department of Human Services (DHS) and provide the skills to help families grow and become stronger and more independent.
Education:
Bachelors of Art: Fresno Pacific University: Christian Ministry and Leadership.
Masters of Science: University of Phoenix: Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy.
Professional activities and memberships
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
EMDR trained: Trauma Recovery/Humanitarian Assistance Program