IS IOP RIGHT FOR YOU?

Below are some inclusion criteria outlining the requirements for participation in our program, offering insight into what is needed for IOP. 

Age Eligibility: Adults & Teens

Adult IOP participants are 18 years of age and older.

While our primary focus in the Teen IOP is on adolescents ages 13-17, we welcome children as young as 11 years old into our program as appropriate for the milieu.

Active Psychiatric Diagnosis

The individual presents with a current diagnosis warranting therapeutic interventions. 

Risk to Self or Others without an Active Plan

The individual exhibits risk factors such as suicidal ideation without active planning or intent, as well as risk-taking behaviors, impaired judgment, and challenges in daily functioning. While not necessitating 24-hour supervision, they require intensive structure and supervision. 

In Less Restrictive Care, but Symptoms Increasing

The individual is currently in a lower level of care and showing heightened symptoms, leading to reduced functioning at home, school, and/or within the community.

Stepping Down from Higher Level of Care

The individual is transitioning from a partial hospitalization program, residential program, or hospitalization to a lower level of care. 

Cannot be Safely Treated at Lower Level of Care

The individual’s treatment needs cannot be safely or effectively met at a lower level of care. 

Inclusion Criteria

Lessons and Activities

DBT

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of counseling that supports clients in acknowledging their present circumstances while encouraging constructive life adjustments. 

CBT

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aids clients in recognizing and addressing negative or erroneous thought patterns, enabling them to navigate difficult situations with greater efficacy. 

Interpersonal Process Therapy

Interpersonal Process Therapy

Interpersonal Process Therapy aims to enhance a client's social functioning and interpersonal relationships, ultimately alleviating their distress. 

Creative Expression

Creative Expression

Engaging in creative expression activities assists clients in addressing emotional conflicts, enhancing self-awareness, honing social skills, managing behavior, problem-solving, alleviating anxiety, maintaining a sense of reality, and boosting self-esteem. 

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation offers organized information and education regarding mental health conditions. 

Mindfulness and Movement

Mindfulness and Movement

Mindfulness and movement intertwine to cultivate present-moment awareness through physical expression. 

Stress Management

Stress Management

Stress management empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and balance. 

Healthy Relationships

Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships foster mutual respect, communication, and growth. 

Life Skills

Life Skills

Life skills equip individuals with the tools needed to thrive in various aspects of daily life. 

Distress Tolerance

Distress Tolerance

Distress tolerance equips individuals with resilience to navigate life's challenges with calm and resilience. 

Creative Coping

Creative Coping

Creative coping fosters resilience by harnessing innovative approaches to navigate adversity. 

Empowerment and Goal Setting

Empowerment and Goal Setting

Empowerment through goal setting fuels personal growth and achievement. 

DBT Teen IOP