The Meadows Model
Our proprietary treatment model is the foundation of all we do.
A proprietary Treatment Model, A legacy of Healing
Created by our own Pia Mellody, one of the preeminent authorities in the fields of addiction and relationships, The Meadows Model is based on her Developmental Model of Immaturity. While working at The Meadows In the 1970s, Mellody found that she was encountering an increasing number of patients who identified less-than-nurturing, abusive family systems in their childhood, which led to adulthood behaviors of codependency. The codependency patterns translated into addictions, mood disorders, and physical illness. Mellody’s continued work with patients led to the conclusion that the trauma at the root of these codependency issues needed to be addressed in order to achieve lasting recovery. Thus, the Meadows Model was born. Today, her groundbreaking Meadows Model is still incorporated into every Meadows Behavioral Healthcare treatment program, from week-long workshops to inpatient treatment and intensive outpatient options.
A Model for Recovery
The Meadows Model, also known as the Developmental Model of Immaturity, is a groundbreaking approach based on the pioneering work of Meadows Senior Fellow Pia Mellody. Learn more by watching our animated video or viewing the Overview of Developmental Immaturity Issues diagram.
Going deeper
For those who want to learn more about our foundational model, this in-depth series explores it in more detail:
Breaking Down the model
Our treatment staff utilizes The Meadows Model, which entails:
Developmental History
A patient’s developmental history is used to track emotional development.
Emotional State
The therapist assesses whether a patient’s emotional state is less than optimal.
Patient Actions
The therapist identifies patient actions that create unmanageability and relational problems.
Younger Ego
Patients learn to identify when they are “activated” or “triggered” into younger ego states.
Residual Energy
Patients learn that in the present they experience “residual energy” from the past.
Born Valuable
Patients learn that everyone is born valuable, vulnerable, imperfect, dependent, spontaneous, and open.
Gain Tools
Patients gain tools to track progress and develop the vocabulary to describe emotions.
Increased Resiliency
Increased resiliency allows for availability in relationships, living in the here and now, exploring options, understanding choices, and creating stability.
the model is just the beginning
If what you’ve been doing isn’t working for you anymore or you believe that there must be more to life than what you’re currently experiencing, we can help. Our comprehensive treatment program will help you address not just the symptoms, but the underlying issues behind them. We pair our Meadows Model with a wide range of treatment modalities, holistic offerings, peer support, our unique Brain Center, and more.
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