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The prevalence of prior traumatic events (e.g. adoption, sexual abuse, divorce, etc.) for many youth suggest that there are environmental causes in play as well that may need to be processed therapeutically—that simply being on the “right” medications may not be enough. In such cases, residential treatment centers specifically tailored for adolescents struggling with bipolar can literally be life-saving. Parents with teens diagnosed with bipolar who have tried a variety of different medications over the years without too much success are those most likely to see benefit from such a residential treatment center.
Bipolar disorder Treatment Centers designed with the bipolar adolescent in mind will meet the various needs of that teen: a strong psychiatric component (assessment and ongoing monitoring); therapy and therapists trained to resolve any prior traumatic issues and/or damaging beliefs; fully accredited education while they are in treatment; and vitally important for those with a history of self harm or suicidal ideation, 24/7 staffing to help the teens develop skills and learn coping behaviors safely.
More recently, youth treatment has seen the introduction of a number of specialized therapies that can be very helpful to a bipolar teen. The skills of emotional regulation taught by dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) can be useful for a teen struggling with bipolar. The tactile lessons taught by equine-assisted psychotherapy (therapy with horses) and recreational therapy can also be powerful in teaching concepts less understood for many through words. Indeed, these supplemental therapies can combine with the traditional talk therapy and proper medication management to help young people make significant progress in working through past issues and in learning how to cope with what is typically a life-long challenge.
This is great news for parents not used to finding answers in dealing with bipolar. With the right residential treatment, many lives have been significantly changed for the better!
For more information about Bipolar disorder Treatment Please visit: http://www.certsgroup.com/
Question by Laura: is a “rehabilitation services” major good for occupation therapy?
I want to be an occupational therapist most schools dont have that specific major but the school i’m applying to has a rehabilitation service program ..will that suffice for occupational therapy?
Best answer:
Answer by Ruby
Honestly, it doesn’t matter what major you choose. OT schools accept people from all sorts of majors. I have seen dance, art, biology, kinesiology, recreational therapy, psychology, etc.
So pick a major that you like. Just make sure you complete the prerequisite classes for the OT program at the school you want to attend. For example, most schools require a specific psychology class, anatomy and physiology, etc etc. check the school website for this list and make a checklist so that you complete them before applying.
Also, keep your grades up. OT school is getting harder and harder to get into every year.
What do you think? Answer below!
Question by Laura: is a “rehabilitation services” major good for occupation therapy?
I want to be an occupational therapist most schools dont have that specific major but the school i’m applying to has a rehabilitation service program ..will that suffice for occupational therapy?
Best answer:
Answer by Ruby
Honestly, it doesn’t matter what major you choose. OT schools accept people from all sorts of majors. I have seen dance, art, biology, kinesiology, recreational therapy, psychology, etc.
So pick a major that you like. Just make sure you complete the prerequisite classes for the OT program at the school you want to attend. For example, most schools require a specific psychology class, anatomy and physiology, etc etc. check the school website for this list and make a checklist so that you complete them before applying.
Also, keep your grades up. OT school is getting harder and harder to get into every year.
What do you think? Answer below!
Question by Laura: is a “rehabilitation services” major good for occupation therapy?
I want to be an occupational therapist most schools dont have that specific major but the school i’m applying to has a rehabilitation service program ..will that suffice for occupational therapy?
Best answer:
Answer by Ruby
Honestly, it doesn’t matter what major you choose. OT schools accept people from all sorts of majors. I have seen dance, art, biology, kinesiology, recreational therapy, psychology, etc.
So pick a major that you like. Just make sure you complete the prerequisite classes for the OT program at the school you want to attend. For example, most schools require a specific psychology class, anatomy and physiology, etc etc. check the school website for this list and make a checklist so that you complete them before applying.
Also, keep your grades up. OT school is getting harder and harder to get into every year.
What do you think? Answer below!
Question by Laura: is a “rehabilitation services” major good for occupation therapy?
I want to be an occupational therapist most schools dont have that specific major but the school i’m applying to has a rehabilitation service program ..will that suffice for occupational therapy?
Best answer:
Answer by Ruby
Honestly, it doesn’t matter what major you choose. OT schools accept people from all sorts of majors. I have seen dance, art, biology, kinesiology, recreational therapy, psychology, etc.
So pick a major that you like. Just make sure you complete the prerequisite classes for the OT program at the school you want to attend. For example, most schools require a specific psychology class, anatomy and physiology, etc etc. check the school website for this list and make a checklist so that you complete them before applying.
Also, keep your grades up. OT school is getting harder and harder to get into every year.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
Question by Laura: is a “rehabilitation services” major good for occupation therapy?
I want to be an occupational therapist most schools dont have that specific major but the school i’m applying to has a rehabilitation service program ..will that suffice for occupational therapy?
Best answer:
Answer by Ruby
Honestly, it doesn’t matter what major you choose. OT schools accept people from all sorts of majors. I have seen dance, art, biology, kinesiology, recreational therapy, psychology, etc.
So pick a major that you like. Just make sure you complete the prerequisite classes for the OT program at the school you want to attend. For example, most schools require a specific psychology class, anatomy and physiology, etc etc. check the school website for this list and make a checklist so that you complete them before applying.
Also, keep your grades up. OT school is getting harder and harder to get into every year.
Give your answer to this question below!