Nationally accredited by the American Music Therapy Association, our music therapists work directly with our youth to develop healthy social and relationship building skills, build emotional regulation and awareness, and build confidence and self-esteem through clinical and evidenced-based music interventions.

Using the visual arts, art therapists provide individual and group art therapy sessions to help youth explore and process their innermost thoughts and feelings in nonverbal ways, leading to healing and greater confidence in their abilities.

Combining treatment and leisure activities, our Therapeutic Recreation staff help youth develop social skills, manage emotions in constructive ways, and enhance physical fitness and coordination through group activities, one-on-one sessions, and sports teams.

Uses a combination of nature, community, and challenging activities to help improve overall well-being through a mind-body connection. Activities can include travel, rock climbing, biking, kayaking, hiking, camping, and backpacking.

Named for longtime Lawrence Hall supporter Bonnie Benson’s beloved canine companion, our Casey’s Canine Therapy Program, in partnership with the Canine Therapy Corps, offers a unique 6–8-week program that pairs young people with dogs, reinforcing stress tolerance, and promoting healthy relationships.

The Shakespeare in the Classroom program, led by theater educators from Invictus Theatre Company, involves students rehearsing an abridged Shakespearean play. The program concludes with a final performance for the students’ friends, family, and treatment team. Using a trauma-informed approach, its goal is to help students develop skills in emotional regulation, healthy self-expression, self-esteem, and maintaining healthy relationships.

Chicago Adventure Therapy uses outdoor adventure sports like paddling, camping, cycling, hiking, and rock climbing to work with youth to have a lasting impact on their communities and become healthy adults. They teach effective social skills and strong leadership skills, increase participants’ sense of possibility, and foster a sense of empowerment and personal responsibility.