{"id":2137,"date":"2012-10-25T17:29:42","date_gmt":"2012-10-25T23:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newhavenrtc786.e.wpstage.net\/blog\/?p=958"},"modified":"2024-03-06T13:20:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T20:20:41","slug":"adolescent-treatment-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavenrtc.com\/mental-health-therapy\/adolescent-treatment-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Look for in Adolescent Treatment Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adolescent treatment programs are not created equal!  Following is a partial list of key features to consider when searching for an adolescent treatment program for your child.  Quality in treatment does exist–be sure that you do your homework and get the very best for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FEATURE<\/strong><\/td>\nWHY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Single Gender<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Clinically Sophisticated
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Experiential Learning
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Individualized <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Different young adults have different treatment needs<\/li>\n
  • Individualized programming allows for the right balance of therapeutic, family, social skills, and academic support<\/li>\n
  • Offers extra treatment\/skill-building to those who need it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Holistic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Teaches critical coping strategies<\/li>\n
  • Overall wellness is linked to mental health and thriving<\/li>\n
  • Healthy recreation, diet, spiritual engagement, and exercise are learned behaviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Qualified Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Adolescent treatment programs<\/a> should provide:<\/p>\n