As a residential treatment center for teens with mental illness, complex trauma, and behavioral struggles, the van der Kolk Center blends intensive individualized treatments with activities designed to heal and teach new life skills. With no more than 7 participants per therapist, teens at the van der Kolk Center are empowered to overcome the challenges in their past and build a future for themselves. The facility integrates a range of therapeutic resources such as athletics, academics, clinical services, therapeutic residential living, trauma-specific interventions and psychiatric assessments.
Licensed Faculty at School
At van der Kolk Center, all the therapists hold either a master’s degree or a doctorate degree. These professionals use a range of clinical approaches to create a customized treatment plan for each teen resident.
Student Activities Available
Activities at the van der Kolk Center are designed to build up life skills and self esteem. Athletic activities include soccer, basketball, flag football, and softball. Nutrition and fitness are also emphasized. Academic activities that students can choose to participate in include astrology, poetry, website design, student senate, painting, sculpture and music.