Mornings: Goals and Check-In
Each day opens with breakfast and a brief goals group, where every teen names something to work toward that day. This simple ritual sets a calm, intentional tone and helps teens step into the work ahead feeling grounded.
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A Day in the Life at Muir Wood
Families often ask what their teen's days will actually look like. At Muir Wood, every day follows a steady, predictable rhythm that balances real clinical work with school, movement, rest, and connection. Mornings open with goals and group therapy, afternoons bring academics and time outdoors, and evenings wind down into quiet reflection. The structure is intentional, giving teens room to focus on healing without feeling confined.
A Purposeful Daily Rhythm
A steady schedule that balances therapy, learning, movement, and rest.
The Therapeutic Core
The heart of each day is therapy: small group sessions, process groups, and skills work led by licensed clinicians. Teens practice regulating emotions and building real coping tools in a supportive, peer-based setting.
Academics and School
Through our WASC-accredited academic program, teens keep up with coursework in small, supported classes. Staying engaged in learning rebuilds confidence and keeps the path forward feeling possible.
Recreation and the Outdoors
Afternoons include recreation, movement, and time in nature. Fresh air and physical activity support emotional regulation and give teens a healthy outlet, making them a core part of the day rather than an afterthought.
Evenings: Rest and Reflection
Evenings slow down with dinner, a daily reflection, and quiet self-care time in home-like residences. This built-in space to decompress helps teens process the day and rest well before it begins again.