Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation that includes a thorough physical examination and baseline tests, a nursing assessment, a nutritional assessment, a psychiatric evaluation, a family assessment and psychological testing. Based on this evaluation, our staff develops an individualized treatment plan that addresses the unique issues and relationship patterns of each patient.

Experienced Puente de Vida therapists provide a variety of proven treatment approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Exposure Therapy
• Response Prevention Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Individual / Conjoint Psychotherapy
• Interactive Group Psychotherapy
• Medication Management
• Relapse Prevention
• Psychoeducation
• Recreational Activities
• Body Image Therapy
• Expressive Art Therapy (modified for RTC)
• Guided Imagery
• Renegotiation of Trauma
• Journaling
• Meditation
• Nutritional Education
• Maudsley Method for Families
• Meal Support
• Meal Outings
• Meal Planning and Preparation
• Yoga

We offer a full continuum of therapeutic care: Residential/Extended Care, Partial/Day and Intensive Outpatient. Research shows that length of stay in treatment is directly related to positive outcomes for your recovery. We developed our “level of care” system to provide you an opportunity to strengthen your recovery within the safety of Puente de Vida‘s therapeutic milieu as you move toward internalizing concepts and making behavioral changes.

The milieu approach:

• Reinforces the importance of social relationships on your ability to make improvements
• Supports you in putting into practice the new skills you have learned
• Recognizes the importance of identifying and fostering your own internal resources
• Helps you to expand upon the strengths you already have in an effort to facilitate healing and recovery.