Posts Tagged ‘Failure to Launch’
Validating the True Self: Failure to Launch & Residential Treatment
We can all recall a time when we decided to not be our true selves. Similarly, we can all think of a moment when we chose to do what we were meant to do, validating and reinforcing our true self. For me, I remember I had the opportunity to take advanced placement courses in high…
Read MoreGap Year: Reframing Time Spent In Treatment & the Opportunity for Exploration
One of the biggest challenges that our participants face while in treatment is what to say when someone asks where they have been and what have they been doing. While some are comfortable sharing their personal stories, most are not ready to disclose this information to prospective employers, college review boards, and even close friends…
Read MoreSupport Services for Los Angeles Area Students
OPI’s Program Director Jessica Breton and Outpatient Program Coordinator Jaime Jackson went to visit the USC Engemann Student Health Center on Monday, September 29th and had a great opportunity to meet other clinicians and providers in the Los Angeles area. USC hosted a well-organized open house at the counseling center as well as an informative…
Read MoreLike College, Just without the Late-Night Pizza
Creating an environment for young adults where working through past mistakes or forging positively focused experiences and then turning them into effective life habits is what Optimum Performance Institute is all about. With most of our participants being of the college-going age, OPI’s education department plays a considerable role in this effort to assist these…
Read MoreFailure to Launch: Should You Take a Gap Year between High School and College?
Certainly, the transition from high school to college is challenging enough. Add to it a possible complication and distraction of depression or anxiety, a learning or a psychiatric disability, and a young adult and his or her parents often will need additional support. The young adult may be experiencing what is referred to as a…
Read MoreRephrasing “Failure to Launch”
Leading mental health providers gathered to share solutions to a complex syndrome. A very informative panel discussion and luncheon on “Failure to Launch Syndrome” was held on June 6th 2 2014 at Maggiano’s Restaurant in Woodland Hills. Moderated by Dr. Jessica Romeyn, the panel featured leading mental health specialists and educators including representatives from the…
Read MoreOptimum Performance Institute To Host Failure To Launch Panel Discussion
Part of our work as service providers in the mental health field includes networking and collaborating with other professionals and programs in order to provide appropriate and quality level care to those in need of mental health services. We are excited to announce an upcoming event in which we are collaborating with Dr. Jessica Romeyn,…
Read MoreIntensive Outpatient Program at OPI Living Expands Services For Local Young Adults
Young adults aged 17–28 in the Los Angeles area who need help defining goals and becoming independent can now participate in a unique Intensive Outpatient Program at the Optimum Performance Institute. This program offers everything from individual and group psychotherapy, life coaching and career development classes to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), yoga, tennis, hiking and…
Read MorePart Two: Q and A with Anne LaRiviere, Director of Admissions at OPI Living Programs
As Director of Admissions for all OPI Living Programs, I recently decided to start a blog post series to outline some commonly asked questions that we receive from parents and referring therapists. This is the second set of questions in my new series. To read all of the frequently asked questions I’ve discussed, visit our…
Read MoreNew Perspectives About “Failure to Launch” Young Adults
“It’s never too late,” I said to frustrated parents in my office at the Optimum Performance Institute. “You seem to think the game is over but that’s not true! Sometimes it takes a village of caring professionals and peers to help break the cycle of alienation and isolation but your son CAN become independent and…
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