Understanding Therapy

Anxiety Meets Therapeutic Recreation

Article by: Lindsey Spencer, New Haven therapist, TRS,CTRS,CMHC A Case Study Sarah (fictional name) came to New… Read More

Bipolar Disorder Treatment for Teens

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by extreme fluctuations in mood; because it manifests differently in… Read More

Finding the Right Treatment Program

Most parents seeking a treatment solution for their son or daughter are themselves in crisis, struggling with… Read More

Types of Mental Health Treatment Centers and Therapeutic Programs

There is no doubt that having a child with a mental health disorder is frightening and overwhelming.… Read More

Understanding the Role of Referring Professionals

The best initial sources of advice regarding placement are mental health professionals and educational consultants. It’s worth… Read More

Relational Therapy 101: Parents Guide to Selecting Residential Treatment Center

“New Haven shows us that we are loved, teaches us how to love, and helps us spread… Read More

Gender-Specific Residential Treatment Centers Work

As treatment programs proliferate and become more specialized, more and more programs are now designed to address… Read More

Developing Values Throughout Life

-What Makes New Haven Residential Treatment Center Different: Identity Work and Values One of the very first assignments… Read More

The Power of Choice

One of the top reasons why I love working at New Haven Residential Treatment Center is because… Read More

The Role of the Therapist in Residential Treatment Centers

The role of a therapist at New Haven is a vital.  We work to build relationships with… Read More

Understanding Personality Disorders

As a parent, when your child is in pain or sick, you want nothing more than a… Read More

Experiential Therapy at New Haven

Experiential Therapy – A Student’s Perspective I have been at New Haven for over 5 months now. … Read More

Measuring Outcomes in Residential Treatment

Measuring Healing Effect in Residential Treatment Nevin G. Alderman, MA, CMHC – Executive Clinical Director, New Haven… Read More

My Experience with Fulshear Treatment to Transition

For teenage girls who need help with mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, and interpersonal struggles… Read More

Research Outcomes

In order for therapists to provide clients with the most effective services possible, they must thoroughly understand… Read More

Finding the Right Treatment Program

Bringing your child to a residential treatment center (RTC) is initially a heart-wrenching and painful experience.  For… Read More

Why Do We Do Experiential Therapy?

Why Do We Do Experiential Therapy? Experience is one of the greatest ways to facilitate therapeutic change.… Read More

Equine Therapy: Soccer with Horses?

Equine assisted therapy is a unique method used to help people better understand themselves and the world… Read More

The Fulshear Ranch Academy Experience

Being a part of the InnerChange family has allowed us to find out about other treatment programs.… Read More

Relationship-Based Treatment

By: Nevin G. Alderman, M.A., LPC – New Haven RTC, Clinical Director Relationship-based treatment is the use… Read More

Dog Therapy

When I am working with a student or family in therapy, I often try to come up… Read More

What to Look for in Adolescent Treatment Programs

Adolescent treatment programs are not created equal!  Following is a partial list of key features to consider… Read More

Residential Treatment Center Aftercare Treatment

Gender Specific Even young women who have had a successful adolescent treatment experience can be overwhelmed by… Read More

Teenage Mental Health Issues

Misdiagnosed behavioral and emotional issues are common among adolescents and young adults.  Mental health diagnoses are relatively… Read More

Mobile Therapy Apps

If you Google "mental health apps," you'll immediately see that there is a burgeoning array of  mobile… Read More

Sleep and Mental Health: Chicken, Egg, or Both?

Rude Awakenings One of my first jobs out of college was at a “sports rehabilitation facility” for… Read More

Improving Family Relationships

When things seem overwhelming or impossible, I think of a little word I learned while living in… Read More

Humor in Therapy

Diane nervously takes a seat during her first group therapy session since enrolling in residential treatment.  While… Read More

Tips for Overcoming Resistance in Family Therapy

It’s incredibly difficult for many of us in this culture of freedom and autonomy to submit to… Read More

Different Types of Treatment Professionals

The great advantage to residential treatment is that you get an enormous amount of professional expertise concentrated… Read More

Health in Adolescence

According to certified recreational therapist, Corey Hickman, today’s teens are experiencing a recreational crisis. Mental health professionals… Read More

Re-learning How to Sleep

A huge part of every parents’ job when their child is in treatment is to prepare for… Read More