Pathways 2 Learning (P2L)

At Lake Point Recovery & Wellness in Arkansas, healing doesn’t happen in isolation. That’s why we provide comprehensive support for the children of parents enrolled in our Specialized Women’s Services (SWS) program. Through our Pathways 2 Learning (P2L) initiative, we offer early education, therapeutic care, and developmental support designed to address the unique needs of children impacted by substance use, poverty, trauma, or the challenges of parental recovery. If your family could benefit from this integrated approach to healing and support, reach out to our team to learn how to get started.

Child-Focused Therapeutic Services

Children whose mothers are in our women’s substance use disorder treatment​ program receive age-appropriate mental health services to promote emotional resilience, behavioral growth, and long-term healing.

• Individual Play Therapy: Helps children process trauma, family changes, and emotional stress in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Behavioral Therapy (CBT-Based): Support for emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, and maladaptive behaviors, often caused by exposure to substance use environments.
• Trauma-Informed Care (for the parent and the child): Focus on healing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), often tied to family substance use, domestic violence, or neglect.
• Family Therapy Sessions: Engages both child and parent to rebuild/reunite, improve communication, and strengthen relationships disrupted by addiction.
• Wrap-Around Support Services: Includes case management for clothing, food, education, and medical needs for children living with their parent in treatment.

Pathways 2 Learning (P2L) Early Education Program

P2L offers inclusive, trauma-informed early childhood education for all children affected by their families’ circumstances. Our goal is to nurture emotional development and learning in a stable, compassionate environment.

• On-Site Therapy Services: Speech, Occupational, and Behavioral therapies are offered through contracted or referred licensed professionals.
• Developmental Screenings: Identifies delays or concerns early on so that interventions and referrals can be made in partnership with community providers.
• Behavioral Interventions: Support plans and one-on-one coaching for children struggling with emotional outbursts, social delays, or regulation issues.
• Mental Health Consultation, if needed: Classroom and child-specific consultation provided by licensed professionals to support staff and families.
• Trauma-Informed Classroom Practices: Teachers are trained to recognize trauma symptoms and use sensitive strategies to support healing and stability.
• Family Therapy Referrals: For children and families facing difficult home situations or post-treatment reintegration, referrals are made to Lake Point or community partners.
• Social-Emotional Curriculum: Evidence-based programs (like Conscious Discipline or Second Step) that teach empathy, emotion recognition, and self-regulation.
• Screenings & Early Identification: Routine developmental, behavioral, and emotional health screenings to flag concerns early and build targeted support plans.

Healing Together, Growing Stronger

Pathways 2 Learning bridges the gap between clinical recovery and childhood development, ensuring that both the parent and child have the tools, resources, and care they need to heal and grow together. Contact us today to learn how P2L can support your family’s journey toward connection, stability, and lifelong wellness.