The Watson Institute Friendship Academy

About The Watson Institute Friendship Academy

Situated in the East Liberty area of Pittsburgh and conveniently located less than two miles from Interstate 376, the Watson Institute Friendship Academy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing outpatient behavioral health services, specialized education, and a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for youth aged 5 to 21. The center’s team focuses on assisting young individuals facing trauma and neurodevelopmental issues, including autism as well as emotional and social or behavioral difficulties.

The Watson Institute Friendship Academy employs trauma-informed methodologies and established routines to aid students in enhancing their emotional regulation, concentration, and communication abilities. Practitioners utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to facilitate skill development and encourage adaptive coping strategies. Core components of every treatment plan include individual therapy, psychiatric care, and medication management.

Therapeutic support is seamlessly integrated into the students' daily activities, which also encompass art, music, and physical education. The staff emphasizes teaching essential life skills to foster independence among clients and conducts family group therapy sessions to nurture connections and mutual development. Additionally, the center provides telehealth options, ensuring families have flexible access to ongoing support.

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