Intensives for Adults,Teens & Families
*Family Intensives are more immersive than traditional therapy because they involve extended, focused sessions and the coordinated work of two therapist over a period of 2-3 days, (6-8 hours each day). It also involves the time, preparation, and expertise of multiple professionals which makes it highly successful. There are lots of breaks and body movement to help with the intensity. You are the boss and we respect any needs you may have during this time.
*At the end of each family intensive, the family will receive a summary of interventions used and progress made, along with any further recommendations from the two therapists.
Family Intensives are created unique for each family.
This two therapist model (over 2-3 days) allows for deeper clinical attunement, increased structure, and more comprehensive support.
*Family intensives are also typically done on a weekend which allows for more participation, but also makes it more of a premium service.
*Family intensives are more than just talk therapy, but will provide the family with coping skills from different therapeutic modalities. This becomes invaluable to the family and makes it unique. Each family member feels safe in a contained, supportive space. We often run our intensive in our therapy office, which is warm and inviting. At times, we will go to our clients homes to provide the intensive and see firsthand how the family functions.
*Family intensives also allow for things to emerge over a 2 to 3 day period that would not normally happen in a shorter 45 minute therapy session. This is why so much work can be done in an intensive. Progress is not forgotten about (like can happen in weekly therapy) and there is an abundance of time to bring up different issues. Particularly helpful for introverts or family members hesitant to disclose things. If someone is scared or hesitant to disclose information, one of the therapist can help them in real time to figure out what they want to do. There is never pressure… only care & support.
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At Nicole Beane Psychotherapy, we are proud to offer Family Intensives for families in crisis to have the opportunity to do deep, focused work over 2 to 3 days, meeting 4 to 6 hours each day. This extended, uninterrupted time allows patterns to surface, emotions to be processed safely, and meaningful shifts to happen more quickly than traditional weekly therapy. What might take months, or even years to address in weekly sessions, can often be meaningfully explored and stabilized in a short period of time, helping families, regain clarity, connection, and direction when it's needed most.
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A two therapist model creates more support, structure, and emotional safety during a family intensive. While one therapist facilitates the process, the other can track emotional dynamics, offer additional insight, and and help ensure everyone feels heard. Both therapist are highly trained in different modalities and can provide more clinical tools to help than one therapist alone. Both therapists also collaborate together, which ensures that the intensive works and leaves lasting results.
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They are good for families in transition from:
Divorce
Trauma
Substance Abuse
Major Illness (mental or physical)
Unhealthy Boundaries
Conflict
Adult Children Leaving Home (or coming back from) College
Blending Families
Siblings Dealing with Aging Parents
Emotional Dysregulation by Certain Family Members
Any Crisis Within or Effecting the Family System
Families that Cannot be Around One Another because of Differing Beliefs Politically or Morally