Calo Programs

Who We Are

Calo Programs is a unique organization comprised of an extraordinary family of programs, all dedicated to healing the effects of early trauma.

We are a leading network of clinical and therapeutic programs (residential treatment centers, young adult transition programs, outpatient centers, addiction treatment facilities, wilderness therapy programs, and more) that offer a comprehensive set of services that run the span of acuities, ages and services; all focused on cutting edge, trauma-based interventions.

All Calo programs implement a unique and truly relational treatment model based on the science of neurobiology and evidence-based attachment and trauma treatment research. Calo’s proprietary Developmental Trauma CASA Treatment Model and Clinical Structure is pervasive throughout the programs. The unique model facilitates establishing, deepening and maintaining healthy and safe relationships that ultimately lead to co-regulation and Joy.

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Clinical Modalities and Interventions

Across programs we have developed and implemented the latest and most effective trauma and somatic-informed therapies. Here is a list of some of the interventions we specialize in:

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Canine Therapy
Calo’s acclaimed, pure bred Golden Retrievers are at the epicenter of our proprietary Canine Transferable Attachment Therapy®.
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Brainspotting Psychotherapy
Our programs are pioneering this powerful treatment that identifies, processes and releases core neurophysiological sources of trauma.
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Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
DDP is a psychotherapeutic treatment method for families that have children with complex trauma and disorders of attachment.
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Occupational and Sensory Therapy
Designed to help individuals calm and focus by engaging those senses that are under- or overstimulated.

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HRV
HRVB is a powerful cardiorespiratory feedback training that helps lower depression and anxiety.
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HeartMath
HeartMath® is a collection of tools and strategies especially designed to lower stress and increase emotional and physical resilience.
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Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Our programs are all certified providers of TCTSY, an empirically validated clinical treatment for trauma that was developed at the Trauma Center.
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Other Therapy
Depending on the client needs some of our programs offer Sand, Play, Art Therapy, as well as standard Family, Individual and group Therapy.

Conditions We Treat

PTSD
Trauma
Substance Abuse
ADHD
Depression
Mood Disorder
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Attachment Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder

At Calo we believe early traumas and early stressful environments – even those experienced in utero or passed down genetically – are at the core of most behavioral and mental health issues, including substance abuse and addictions.

With early trauma there is no explicit or conscious memory. Over time, the effects of early trauma start to settle into the unconscious brain and the nervous system; making the trauma more difficult to identify and treat. The “memories” are held deep in the body and brain, where healing is far more complicated.

Early trauma, particularly which occurs in utero or within the first couple years of life, has the ability to change our biological, neurological and psychological equilibrium. This disequilibrium causes a variety of symptoms ranging from anxiety, stress and depression, to anger, substance abuse, hyperactivity.

Over the years Calo has remained on the leading edge of understanding the advances in neurobiology and the way to heal this complicated trauma.

Calo specializes in interventions that address the root cause of these symptoms, the deeply engrained trauma. At Calo we Go to the Root. We heal the underlying trauma preventing your family from having healthy connection, freeing you up to experience true Joy.

Our Programs

Residential Treatment For Adopted Preteens

A small and exclusive program offering an idyllic and natural therapeutic setting for adopted preteens to experience connection and acceptance. One of a kind treatment for adoptive families.

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Residential Treatment For Adopted Teens

Created with the need for specialty care in mind and with almost a decade of outcomes (over 400 families), Calo Teens is the first treatment center focused on adoptive families. Calo Teens implements a true relational-based treatment approach to create change from the inside out… heart first, and behavior second.

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Trauma-Informed Wilderness Therapy

Intensive, short-term outdoor programs that deliver immediate impact. NVW offers one of the most clinically intensive healing models in the country. NVW specializes in treating issues of adoption, trauma, anxiety and addiction. We serve preteens, teens and young adults in two locations: the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin and the majestic Mountains of Oregon, right outside of Bend.

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Premier Young Adult Program

A premier Young Adult Transition Program on the East Coast. Calo Young Adults specializes in helping 18 to 30 year olds overcome the symptoms caused by exposure to adverse childhood experiences. We implement the latest trauma-informed mind and body therapies and specialize in working with adoptive families.

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Family Intensive Program

Embark by Calo provides transformational Therapeutic Family Intensives and Workshops that address the root cause of what keeps adoptive families stuck in dysfunctional patterns. Our programs restore trust and save families.

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Our Programs

Residential Treatment For Adopted Preteens

A small and exclusive program offering an idyllic and natural therapeutic setting for adopted preteens to experience connection and acceptance. One of a kind treatment for adoptive families.

Learn More