Malibu Surf IOP

Malibu IOP at a Glance

• 8-week program with rolling admission
• Individual in-person sessions scheduled weekly at your convenience
• Group meetings 9 AM – 12 PM Mondays and Wednesdays at The Pointe Malibu
• Surf therapy meeting 9 AM – 12 PM on Fridays in Malibu

About Surf Therapy

*Note: No surfing experience required. Only requirement is ability to swim and an open heart.
Surf therapy is a powerful tool that has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. When combined with therapy, the benefits of surfing can be even more profound. Our surf therapy program uses a combination of surfing, group therapy, and holistic activities and includes a curriculum designed to help individuals navigate the challenges of early recovery. Our therapists focus on providing a supportive environment to explore their emotions, deepen their connection with nature, and develop healthy coping techniques that can be used throughout their recovery journey.

Malibu IOP Participant Goals

1. Gain an understanding of mental health and addiction in a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment
2. Learn evidence-based skills and tools to manage stress, anxiety, and cravings
3. Gain and utilize tools to recognize triggers and respond to them rather than react
4. Establish healthy living practices such as internal and external boundary setting, self-esteem management, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation
5. Demonstrate an ability to sustain behavioral changes

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Group Therapy Structure

Group sessions include didactic work, homework presentations, coping skills coaching, experiential therapy, and process/group therapy.

Therapeutic modalities include:

• Comprehensive Assessments
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
• Person Centered Therapy
• Psychoeducation
• Mindfulness-based Skills Training
• Continued Growth Planning (Post-Discharge)

WHAT APN CLIENTS ARE SAYING

MEET THE MALIBU IOP TEAM

Ben Perkins, ACSW

• Clinical Therapist at The Pointe Malibu
• Master of Social Work from ASU and certification in Motivational Interviewing
• 8 years of client care and clinical experience

Kiley McGill, AMFT, APCC

• Clinical Therapist at The Pointe Malibu, with 4 years of therapy experience
• M.A. Clinical Psychology, emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Pepperdine

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YOUR FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE

Wherever you are, you can start there. All Points North has built a full continuum of care to provide multiple “front doors” where you can jump into programming, whether you’re seeking treatment for the first time, tackling a relapse, or building recovery capital well into your journey.

APN offers drug and alcohol detox outside Denver, CO, and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Residential treatment and partial hospitalization programs happen at All Points North Lodge in Edwards, CO. Virtual intensive outpatient programs, 1-on-1 therapy and psychiatry, and support groups are available through the APN Connection app. You can find integrative psychiatry and neurotechnology at our Plus by APN locations, and personal training and group fitness classes at 9x by APN. Wherever you are, we’re with you.

The APN Way

Care Options for Every Individual

We’ve designed the APN care model with touchpoints across an expanded curriculum so you can enter the continuum at any stage of your journey and get specialized support.

We are committed to providing a seamless experience with the same high-quality provider across each level of care. This continuity keeps your care record intact, eliminating the stress of starting anew with a different provider at each stage. Our data shows that the longer you remain engaged with our continuum of care, the higher your likelihood of achieving a positive outcome.

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