Child Center
What Makes Our Program Unique?
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment
- Individualized behavioral services specific to each child's needs
- Intensive Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy directed by nationally recognized expert
- On-site educational services with certified teachers
- Adventure-based experiences
- Strong family involvement
An Innovative Program Designed for Ages 8 - 12
The Child Center provides a dedicated team of experts who are sensitive to the needs of children and their families. The program maintains a high staff to patient ratio 24 hours a day, along with round the clock nursing services if needed. As with all Rogers Memorial services, treatment begins with an in-depth assessment used to develop each child's specific treatment plan. Board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists are on-site daily.
Our services are designed to establish an effective treatment partnership with each family. Parents may visit as often as possible and participate in family sessions in person or by phone. Parents learn about their child's challenges and how to deal with symptoms in order to feel confident taking on the role of coach when their child returns home.
We also involve parents in determining if medication is appropriate in conjunction with therapy. When used, medication will be closely monitored by the physician and nursing staff. The Child Center psychiatrists are members of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and uphold its stated position that no medication is ever to be used without therapy.
Educational services are provided by certified, on-staff teachers who coordinate academic work with each child's school or special education placement.
Age-specific recreational therapy (ropes and challenge course, hiking, biking, camping, art), leisure education and fitness provide outlets for energy, as well as opportunities to discover personal strengths.
Lengths of stay are flexible, but most stays will average 4 to 6 weeks.
Experienced Staff. Proven Results.
The Child Center at Rogers Memorial Hospital offers one of the most experienced and dedicated treatment teams available today. Staff includes board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists, behavioral specialists, experiential therapists, nurses, social workers and certified teachers specifically trained for this age group. All treatment components are evidence-based, with results tracked in ongoing outcome studies.
Karin Beal has been a Rogers Memorial child and adolescent behavior management specialist since 1994. She also is director of the Challenge Camp, a summer day camp for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder held on the hospital's Oconomowoc campus. Beal is a frequent presenter at local and state conferences for educators and parents, and has worked with school districts and state and county agencies. Learn more about Karin
Dr. Green is board certified in child/adolescent and adult psychiatry and is the Medical Director of the Child Center. Her experience includes treating children and adolescents with various behavioral health concerns, including anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders and pervasive developmental disorders. Her treatment approaches include medication management, therapy and patient/family education. Dr. Green is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Wisconsin Medical Society.
Dr. Riemann is Clinical Director of The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Center and cognitive-behavioral services of Rogers Memorial Hospital, and a leading expert in the assessment and cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the OC Foundation and the OC Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago as well as a member of the Publications Committee of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Learn more about Dr. Riemann
Dr. Lake is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and is the medical director of Child and Adolescent Services and medical director of Rogers Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc. Dr. Lake's clinical area of interest includes early childhood development, attachment disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), childhood depression and anxiety disorders, medication management, and individual psychotherapy and family therapy. He is a frequent lecturer and consultant to schools, social service agencies, and case management systems.
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