Guardian Recovery Boca Raton Adolescent Center

In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

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.

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

This stage-based therapy helps patients address their realities and behaviors while inspiring healthy change, primarily in regulating emotions.

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Surf therapy promotes body awareness, mindfulness, and self-confidence. Because sessions begin with surf lessons, this treatment is appropriate for beginners.

Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

These disorders affect an individual's way of thinking, feeling, and behaving, often leading to strained relationships and significant emotional distress.

ADHD, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, stems from dopamine irregularities and is a common mental health condition.

Dependence on alcohol for coping or excessive drinking indicates a disorder that can have serious health and social implications.

Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry and physical symptoms such as tension and elevated blood pressure, often interfering with daily life.

Bipolar disorder features intense mood swings from highs (mania) to lows (depression), impacting one's ability to function normally.

When someone has both a mental health disorder and substance abuse issue, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that creates euphoria but can lead to severe health issues like heart problems and psychosis with prolonged use.

Substance addiction involves compulsive drug use despite adverse consequences, negatively affecting health, relationships, and daily life.

Ecstasy, known for inducing intense euphoria and sensory enhancement, can lead to significant issues like insomnia and cognitive impairments when abused.

Heroin, an illicit opioid, is highly addictive and can cause severe health issues such as heart problems, insomnia, and collapsed veins.

Methamphetamine increases energy and alertness but can cause severe mental and physical health issues, including paranoia and agitation, with long-term use.

Opioids, which include prescription painkillers and heroin, can lead to addiction due to their pain-relieving and euphoric effects.

PTSD arises from traumatic events, causing symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts that can persist long after the event.

Lab-made drugs, unlike natural ones, include stimulants and synthetic cannabinoids, which can have unpredictable and dangerous effects.

Traumatic experiences can result in long-lasting mental health challenges, often referred to collectively as trauma, requiring specialized care.

While anger itself is not a disorder, it can become problematic if it disrupts relationships and daily activities, making management strategies essential.

Repeated relapse after periods of recovery from addiction is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment and support.

OCD involves persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors, disrupting daily life and requiring targeted treatment to manage.

While stress can help you adapt to challenges, chronic stress can lead to serious physical and mental health problems that require intervention.

Depression ranges from mild to severe, causing feelings of fatigue, numbness, and disinterest in daily activities, impacting overall well-being.