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Zen Institute

Other Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

Inpatient
4 Weeks
6-12 Weeks
30 Days
85% less than Inpatient. 
​Comparable with other IOP.
Varies depending on length of treatment
Average cost of treatment $40,000
Individual and group therapy
Mainly group therapy
Mainly group therapy, limited individual
Therapists available for crisis situation
Depends on facility
Therapists available for crisis situation
Combination of Eastern & Western philosophy
Mainly Western philosophy
Mainly Western philosophy
Teaching and practice of Taoism
Traditional Western practice
Traditional Western practice
CBT, DBT and EMDR
Mainly CBT and/or DBT
CBT, DBT and EMDR (some facilities)
Inner Twin Therapy: Connected to authentic self
Not available
Not available
Healthy daily routine: meditation, balanced diet, exercise, fun time, reading, journaling, socializing, personal care, and sleep hygiene.
Generally not offered.  Depends on facility.
Healthy daily routine: meditation, balanced diet, exercise, fun time, reading, journaling, socializing, personal care, and sleep hygiene.
Specific curriculum designed to treat core issues and relapse prevention, and homework.
Not required
Primary therapist's choice
Freedom to go home, practice tools, and interact with real world environment.
Freedom to go home and interact with real world environment.
Supervised activities outside of facility. Transition preparation is required.
After care program available on site.
Depends on facility
Patients are often referred to another facility for after care program.
Family program available on site after completion of IOP.
Not available at most facilities
Family program available during treatment.
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