It may be summer, but we all know school is right around the corner. That makes this the perfect time to reflect on school and what it can mean for mental health and eating disorder treatment. In our work with adolescents, we often see school attendance used as an...
In many ways, my role as a movement specialist makes me out to be something of a boogie man. When some clients are faced with doing movement, the facilitator often becomes the object of their transference. For example, if you have a client who struggles with doing...
June is Pride Month, and a time for us to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. It’s also a time for us to ensure that we are doing enough to make our spaces as inclusive and affirming as possible. Galen Hope Co-Founder Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt explains that inclusivity...
The 19th-century composer Felix Mendelssohn once said, “The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.” Of course, this concept goes well beyond the world of classical music. Though it might not be the first place one might imagine, this concept is critical in the...
At Galen Hope, we believe very strongly in a transitional recovery plan for our clients. It is important to understand the benefits of this type of treatment model. Transitional recovery may begin with a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and may move into a tiered...
