Typical Day
Unlike many adolescent programs that only provide treatment during the weekdays, Northwest's intensive program provides structured, therapeutic groups and activities eight to ten hours a day, seven days a week.
By design, all the groups are small so that each individual receives the attention they need. The program is also designed such that there is a balance of group modalities including didactic (teaching), experiential (doing), and process-oriented (think about it and talk about it). Attending classes at our onsite school and participating in outdoor and indoor therapeutic recreation groups are also a daily part of our program. Teens regularly participate in individual and family therapy sessions. They also regularly meet with their psychiatrist. The typical day is a busy one, starting at 8 AM and ending around 10:30 PM with consecutive treatment activities in between.
Four or more different groups with rich and diverse content occur simultaneously almost every hour, thus making it difficult to describe a "typical" schedule.
Some examples of group topics include Addiction and the Brain, Thinking Errors and Cognitive Distortions, Yoga and Relaxation, Conflict Resolution Skills, Clarifying Your Values & Beliefs, Gratitude, Overcoming Depression, Coping with Cravings, Understanding Family Roles, and Anger Management.
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Time
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Activity
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Wake Up
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8 AM
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Morning Routine & Breakfast
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9:20
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Focus Group
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10
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Group 1
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11
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Group 2
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12
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Lunch
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1 PM
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Group 3
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2
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Group 4
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3
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Group 5
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4
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Group 6
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5
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Dinner
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6
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Group 7
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7
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Group 8
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8
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Group 9
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9
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Evening Routine
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10
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Extra Earned Privileges
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10:30 PM
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Lights Out
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