--- title: "For Professionals | The Garden Intensives" description: "Contracted experiential and psychodrama intensives for treatment centers and clinicians. Partner with The Garden for trauma-informed group and individual work." lang: en json-ld: --- [![The Garden Intensives](/assets/logo-light-DwRQxUpj.png)](/) [HOME](/) INTENSIVES [HOW IT WORKS](/how-it-works)[OUR APPROACH](/approach)[WHO WE TREAT](/who-we-treat)[ABOUT](/about)[CONTACT](/contact) [Begin Your Journey](/begin) Clinical Partnerships # Contracted Experiential & Psychodrama Intensives Even the most supported clients can reach a plateau during treatment. Our psychodrama-based group therapy and intensives provide a focused intervention that re-engages motivation, deepens insight, and strengthens therapeutic outcomes—all within your existing clinical framework. Partner With Us Contracted Intensives ## Contracted Intensives to Support Clinical Momentum Our intensives are designed to work with your clinical team in a collaborative team approach. We will work closely with your team to ensure the best quality of care for your client. We are committed to working with the client's therapist, and encourage as much involvement as possible so that the client can have the best wrap-around care experience possible. Formats Available: Individual Intensives Do you have a client who is struggling or stagnant? Perhaps walking a path leading to discharge? These one-on-one multi-hour to half-day experiential sessions or multi-day intensives are perfect for client-specific breakthroughs. Group Intensives These 3-4 day intensives are perfect for a group setting and are focused on trauma processing, group cohesion, relapse prevention, or emotional regulation. On-Site or Off-Site Delivery Intensives can be facilitated within your program's milieu or hosted by The Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah. Each intensive is outcome-oriented and trauma-informed. Built to restore momentum, enhance insight, and integrate smoothly with your documentation process. Let's Design a Custom Intensive ![Clinical team collaboration](/assets/therapy-session-floor-VcFOqRmr.jpg) Referral Workflow ## Referral & Partnership Workflow We understand the importance of transparency and alignment in contracted clinical work. Our workflow is clear, consistent, and designed to protect both clinical intent and data integrity. Clinical Inquiry Collaboration Customization Delivery Follow-Up Schedule a brief consult call to discuss your client or program needs and determine scope. We review treatment objectives, progress indicators, and any relevant contraindications with your team. Our clinicians design a targeted experiential module (1–3 days), aligned with your goals. A Garden clinician facilitates the intensive with full integration into your schedule. Within 48 hours, receive a clinical summary detailing interventions and recommendations. 1 ### Clinical Inquiry Schedule a brief consult call to discuss your client or program needs and determine scope. 2 ### Collaboration We review treatment objectives, progress indicators, and any relevant contraindications with your team. 3 ### Customization Our clinicians design a targeted experiential module (typically 1–3 days), aligned with your goals and therapeutic framework. 4 ### Delivery A Garden clinician facilitates the intensive with full integration into your schedule and staff support structure. 5 ### Follow-Up & Documentation Within 48 hours, your team receives a clinical summary detailing interventions and recommendations. All communication is HIPAA-compliant, and our documentation integrates easily with EMR systems or existing case note formats. ## Why Experiential & Psychodrama Intensives Work Unlike talk therapy, experiential group therapy engages clients through action, embodiment, and metaphor—helping them process emotion, repair relational ruptures, and integrate insight more effectively. For treatment centers, the benefits include: Accelerated progress for clients experiencing resistance or stagnation Renewed engagement for clients nearing discharge or emotional fatigue Increased group cohesion and relational fluency Rich data for ongoing treatment planning Reduced defensiveness and reactivity in group settings Trusted By Leading Programs Wilderness Therapy Residential Treatment Outpatient Programs Private Practice Psychodrama helps translate insight into real, lived experience. Through experiential role work, clients bring inner dynamics to the surface, gain new perspective, and practice more effective ways of responding—all within a safe and structured therapeutic environment. ![](/assets/botanical-16-BsRKIZ_z.svg) ![Winter canyon view](/assets/winter-canyon-view-CvKp2LV7.jpg) ## Who We Partner With The Garden collaborates with a wide range of treatment programs and clinicians who value structured, evidence-aligned experiential interventions. Our partnerships include: Residential treatment centers seeking adjunctive intensives for specific clients or groups Wilderness and transitional programs supporting post-field or re-entry integration Outpatient and step-down programs requiring brief, immersive interventions Clinicians in private practice looking for safe, specialized intensive options for individual clients Typical client profiles: trauma recovery, family systems repair, addiction relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and attachment-based work. Our facilitators are experienced in complex cases and clinical coordination, ensuring that each intervention aligns with your treatment objectives and milieu culture. ## Clinical Documentation & Summaries Every contracted intensive concludes with structured documentation to ensure continuity of care and outcome tracking. ### Documentation Includes: - Clinical summary of interventions and process themes - Key insights and measurable progress indicators - Recommendations for continued work or discharge planning - Optional debrief with referring clinician or team to discuss integration points ## Why Partner With The Garden? Our team is built for collaboration—not competition. We function as an extension of your clinical capacity, providing specialized experiential services that amplify your therapeutic goals. ### Clinical Credibility ![Aimee Hadfield, LCSW, BCP](/assets/aimee-hadfield-BmpptRLq.png) #### Aimee Hadfield, LCSW, BCP Utah's only board-certified psychodramatist and Chair of Publications for the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. ![Tanner Matheny, CSW](/assets/tanner-matheny-hinvu69v.png) #### Tanner Matheny, CSW Specialist in experiential therapy for youth and families with extensive wilderness and residential experience. ![Mattie Orme, Parent Coach](/assets/mattie-orme-BaOR4GUj.jpg) #### Mattie Orme, Parent Coach Family-systems and transition specialist with a background in wilderness therapy and behavioral health leadership. Together, we bring over 2,000 hours of experiential training and decades of combined experience supporting programs, families, and clients in transition. Partner With Us ## Let's Discuss a Clinical Partnership Whether you're exploring contracted intensives for your program, seeking a referral partnership, or simply want to learn more about our approach, we'd love to connect. Share a bit about your organization and goals, and a member of our clinical team will reach out within 24-48 business hours to schedule a consultation. Contracted on-site or off-site intensives Referral partnerships for individual clients Staff training and consultation Custom program development Prefer to reach out directly? [connect@thegardenintensives.com](mailto:connect@thegardenintensives.com) [(801) 332-9659](tel:801-332-9659) ### Professional Inquiry Form Tell us about your program and how we can support your clinical goals. ![The Garden Intensives](/assets/logo-light-DwRQxUpj.png) A place where healing takes root. #### INTENSIVES - [Individual Intensives](/individual-intensives) - [Family Intensives](/family-intensives) - [For Professionals](/professionals) #### RESOURCES - [About Us](/about) - [How It Works](/how-it-works) - [FAQs](/faq) #### CONTACT - [(801) 332-9659](tel:801-332-9659) - [connect@thegardenintensives.com](mailto:connect@thegardenintensives.com) © 2026 The Garden Intensives. All rights reserved. [Website Design by Blue Fox Marketing](https://www.gobluefox.com/)