Services Include

• Age appropriate balance of verbal, nonverbal and experimental learning.
• A comprehensive assessment of process.
• Training in specialized intervention techniques for families and school personnel.
• Life skills development, i.e., coping skills, chemical health education, self-esteem, safety training, behavior management skills and social skills.
• Discharge planning and referrals to community services as appropriate.

Partial Hospitalization Program
As an alternative to inpatient care, this fullday program provides fve hours of therapy and two hours of school while giving children an opportunity to live in the community. Academic classroom instruction is provided on-site by Minneapolis Public Schools.

Day Treatment Program

This half-day treatment option may be used as primary treatment or as transition from intensive inpatient care back into the family and community.  Children are given the  opportunity to attend classes in their home school, however, instruction may also be provided by Minneapolis Public Schools.

Extended Day Treatment Program

This program ofers three treatment hours plus three hours of school per day.

Family Involvement

When a child experiences emotional or behavioral problems, all family members are afected. In the Children’s Day Therapy Program, the family is offered reassurance, education, and support. We expect families to participate in the treatment process. Family therapy and parent education provide
opportunities for parents and other family members to learn more about the reasons behind the child’s behavior and learn efective parenting skills. An ongoing assessment of the child’s progress and response to treatment will be made throughout the hospitalization. Evaluation results will be shared with parents and appropriate community professionals.