ABSTRACT
The adolescent inpatient treatment program is based upon a developmental model that views the adolescent both as a developing individual and as a product of his or her developmental past (Rinsley, 1983; Berlin, Critchley & Rossman, 1984). Development is conceived of as continuous, a progressive series of tasks to be mastered by the individual over the course of the life span. It is viewed as proceeding along a variety of interrelated developmental lines (Freud, 1946) with mastery of successive tasks dependent upon successful mastery of antecedent tasks, unfolding potentials of the individual, and provision of a context of opportunities for growth together with interpersonal encouragement, enrichment, and support.
