adolescent
programs
effective, age-appropriate eating disorder and mental health programs for adolescents
Being in treatment for a mental health concern or eating disorder is challenging for our adolescent clients, and at Galen Hope, we recognize the need for kind, compassionate, and comprehensive care to best support them. Our programs offer extensive treatment for significant mental health conditions and eating disorders in teens, tailored to the unique needs of younger clients.
Galen Hope’s programs for adolescents offer comprehensive treatment for significant mental health conditions and for eating disorders.
We see every adolescent that comes through our doors as a whole person, not merely a diagnosis. We see the child’s essence that is still there, in the shadows, and create a safe environment where we support and guide them toward a full, lasting recovery.
Adolescents who are struggling with their mental health may have difficulty in school, isolate from friends, neglect self-care, or engage in high-risk behaviors, such as self-harm or substance use. In some cases, adolescents may turn to their relationship with food or weight, either by restricting their intake, bingeing, purging, or obsessing about calories or weight as a means of coping with stress, psychological symptoms, or untreated psychiatric diagnoses.
Working with each adolescent and their family, we identify areas where healing and growth are needed and strengths we can build upon. Some areas of focus include interpersonal, social, and problem-solving skills; acceptance of boundaries and feelings of frustration and disappointment; and exploration of values and identity to help our adolescents find their true, authentic selves. While aspects of mental health care treatment or eating disorder therapy can be deep and serious, we also make room for kids to be kids! Socializing, having fun, and laughter are part of everyday life here at Galen Hope. We believe every adolescent can reach their potential and thrive, and we invite them here to heal in their own very special way.
adapting to each adolescent’s unique needs
Due to the highly customized and flexible nature of our programming, including both mental health and eating disorder therapy, we can accommodate adolescents with a variety of needs and presentations. we are prepared to adapt to their unique circumstances and create a treatment plan that will help them achieve their goals.
The adolescent treatment experience at Galen Hope is designed to be developmentally appropriate.
Even though our adolescents are asked to do significant psychological work, we encourage them to just be kids. Opportunities to have fun are woven into treatment, and we emphasize experiential activities and therapies using art, games, and nature. We even celebrate birthdays and holidays with themed parties! We really take the time to get to know each adolescent and find creative ways to incorporate their personal interests to keep them engaged.
The individualized attention we provide makes our adolescent program particularly special.