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About Wellspring Adolescent Girls Program
Wellspring is a long-term residential program for teen girls with mental, relational, and emotional concerns. Founded in 1977, Wellspring is a non-profit organization that is accredited by the Joint Commission, verifying that they meet the highest standards of care. The program integrates therapeutic services with academic preparatory courses at the on-campus Arch Bridge School, providing the girls with essential resources and guided experiences to develop healthy relationships with staff, peers, and their parents.
Wellspring offers treatments for girls with mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse. The program specializes in providing relationally based treatments, including individual and group therapies, family therapy and support groups. Additionally, the care team provides medication monitoring, expressive arts therapy, adventure and recreation based therapies, mindfulness therapy, and academic programming through the Arch Bridge School. The school blends treatment services with academic rigor, while providing teens with a safe and comfortable environment for growth. A student’s performance at the school serves as a key indicator of their readiness to return home. As part of the discharge process, staff can provide support to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition back to their original schools.
Located in Bethlehem, Connecticut, the main campus of Wellspring spans 15 acres and includes two residential programs for teen girls. The Beauvais Program, housed in a welcoming farmhouse, offers 19 beds for girls ages 13 to 18, while the Shiloah Program, situated in a comfortable home, provides 8 beds for girls ages 12 to 16. Perennial gardens, pastures, and a barn that houses the animal program with goats, bunnies, and chickens is easily accessible for residents. Teens are expected to walk independently to their classes at the Arch Bridge School and to activities at the Dodds Center for Arts and Athletics, fostering both a sense of responsibility and trust. Some off-campus activities that are offered include hiking, swimming, horseback riding, camping, amusement parks, museum visits, and adventure-based outings. The average length of stay is between 12 and 18 months.
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Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Therapeutic Community
Therapeutic communities allow patients to contribute to the success and progress of their community, through healthy behaviors or even basic chores.
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Gender-Specific
Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
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Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
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Animal Therapy
Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Horticultural Therapy
Gardening can be both meditative and inspiring. This therapy encourages social, emotional, and physical recovery.
Psychodrama Therapy
Patients act out real or imagined scenarios under a therapist's guidance. These exercises foster creative thought, sponteneity, and problem-solving skills.
Recreation Therapy
In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
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Suicidality
With suicidality, a person fantasizes about suicide, or makes a plan to carry it out. This is a serious mental health symptom.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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