Spruce Mountain Inn
Our Approach to Residential Treatment
For decades Spruce Mountain Inn has understood the importance of group work and a structured schedule for our residents. This is why we have a longstanding requirement that residents be willing to commit to a minimum of 30 hours of scheduled programming. The 30 hours of programming center on these six key areas: group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, school/work, healthy living, and independent living skills.
Spruce Mountain Inn strictly adheres to therapy modalities that are evidence-based and that are proven to be best practices—meaning there are years of research showing these modalities to be effective.
Our small campus gives us the advantage of fostering community and getting to know the needs of each of our residents. Because therapists carry small caseloads, they get to know residents as individuals, becoming familiar with their worries and fears, strengths and potential. Therapists are able to observe residents in their day-to-day living and take advantage of key moments to engage them therapeutically in, and out of the therapy office. At Spruce Mountain Inn, we know that therapeutic rapport is a key component in creating lasting change.
The Spruce approach to residential treatment and counseling includes:
Individual Therapy
Our therapists are trained in several treatment modalities. These include:
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
- IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy)
- ERP (Exposure Response Prevention)
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- Brainspotting
Each resident meets weekly with his/her/their individual therapist to examine the thoughts and emotions affecting daily behaviors and relationships. This work involves targeting the necessary changes for next steps toward successful adulthood. In addition, residents interact with their therapists throughout the week in group therapy sessions, lunchtime, and in the general milieu.
Family Therapy
Individual family therapy sessions are scheduled weekly. This is a time for exploring the situations and factors that may be keeping a family stuck in negative patterns. The therapist will guide family members through an exploration of their individual roles and help them identify adverse dynamics that may be impeding positive change. A family in crisis may have difficulty in navigating this terrain on their own. The therapist will help facilitate learning new and healthier ways family members can relate to one another. Family therapy is conducted via video-conferencing.
Group
Click here to view the Group Therapy Schedule.
Group therapy plays a significant role in Spruce Mountain Inn’s program. Throughout the week, residents participate in a variety of groups—namely, psychotherapy, psychoeducational therapy, and experiential therapy. Group therapy sessions are designed to provide a safe and structured environment in which individuals can articulate feelings and receive social feedback. Individuals who feel they are alone in their struggles may feel encouraged to find common ground with their peers. Group therapy settings can also help foster social skills and can improve self-esteem. Some groups are intended to provide a space for processing emotional issues and for exploring ways to cope with and manage distress. Other groups are centered around physical activities—for example, Adventure Group, and Expressive Art Group.
Groups can serve as a means for residents to better understand themselves in the context of their relationships. Participation in group therapy helps residents become aware of their interpersonal behaviors, patterns, reactions, and choices. Groups also provide a space in which residents can practice their new social and coping skills in real time.
Parent Support
Parent support meetings provide a valuable environment for parents to learn and implement new strategies for interacting with their young adult. These biweekly meetings offer a supportive space for a parent to discuss challenges, share success stories, and receive guidance from trained professionals. By participating in these meetings, parents can learn effective communication techniques, gain insights into child development, and hear norms regarding parents facing similar issues. Additionally, the accountability and consistency of attending regular meetings help parents stay focused on their goals and track their progress over time. Overall, parent support meetings serve as a crucial resource for parents seeking to improve their parenting skills and foster positive relationships with their young adult.
ADHD Coaching
Testimonials
I do not have the words to adequately thank you and the other member of my son’s team for all you have done for our family. But not for you folks, odds are that he would not even be alive today. I am grateful that he has found his voice and the confidence to more competently handle his circumstances. This has been brought about by the loving, skillful guidance he received from the very special people at Spruce Mountain.
When I came to the Inn, I was really skeptical that anything would help me. I fell apart twice in college and was eventually forced home on a medical leave. I got a new therapist and psychiatrist and was in an intensive outpatient program, but none of it was enough for me to feel better and do better. I had very little confidence that a residential program would help. At the time, it seemed like the “least bad option” to me. I worked with an educational consultant and looked at four programs before choosing Spruce Mountain Inn. The Inn program looked like a well-oiled machine; they knew what to do and did it all.
It gave me great inner strength and peace to know that my child was in a safe and nurturing environment. You helped me re-establish faith and trust in my daughter. You have offered me and my daughter a new beginning.
Why Residential Treatment
Residential treatment programs have the potential to be much more effective than treatment received in someone's typical living environment. Our program is designed to be immersive and community-based.
