engage different
engage different
2002
After studying Psychology and Theater at Bates and graduating in 2001, Andrew decided that his academic pursuits could be used to help others. In 2002, he got a job at Four Winds Hospital. He uses his love for music, theater, the arts, and recreation to engage with the patients in the hospital. It was his use of these various disciplines that led to his promotion to the title of Activities Specialist within the first year of his employment.
2002
After studying Psychology and Theater at Bates and graduating in 2001, Andrew decided that his academic pursuits could be used to help others. In 2002, he got a job at Four Winds Hospital. He uses his love for music, theater, the arts, and recreation to engage with the patients in the hospital. It was his use of these various disciplines that led to his promotion to the title of Activities Specialist within the first year of his employment.
September 2005
Andrew applied to Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work and continued to work at Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital. While at Four Winds, Andrew received extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as in-action methods for group psychotherapy. To increase engagement and buy-in from the patients, Andrew combined these modalities with other experiential activities such as writing and recording music. Music production and improvisational theater games as a way to engage with clients, particularly clients that were resistant to therapy.
September 2005
Andrew applied to Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work and continued to work at Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital. While at Four Winds, Andrew received extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as in-action methods for group psychotherapy. To increase engagement and buy-in from the patients, Andrew combined these modalities with other experiential activities such as writing and recording music. Music production and improvisational theater games as a way to engage with clients, particularly clients that were resistant to therapy.
June 2007
Andrew received his Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and returned to Four Winds Hospital as a therapist, in addition to running various alternative therapeutic programs on the weekend. Over the course of that summer, Andrew created the Theatre Program at Four Winds.
June 2007
Andrew received his Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and returned to Four Winds Hospital as a therapist, in addition to running various alternative therapeutic programs on the weekend. Over the course of that summer, Andrew created the Theatre Program at Four Winds.
May 2009
Andrew is promoted to Program Director of Four Winds.
May 2009
Andrew is promoted to Program Director of Four Winds.
September 2012
While still working at Four Winds, Andrew starts his own private therapy practice part-time.
September 2012
While still working at Four Winds, Andrew starts his own private therapy practice part-time.
SEPTEMBER 2015
Through his work in private practice, Andrew was reminded of a core truth that he had learned in the beginning of his career at Four Winds Hospital - sometimes talking in an office could stifle the therapeutic process for some clients, especially resistant clients. Sometimes creating an experience that was fun, and incorporating the client’s interests, did create impactful and sometimes miraculous results.
SEPTEMBER 2015
Through his work in private practice, Andrew was reminded of a core truth that he had learned in the beginning of his career at Four Winds Hospital - sometimes talking in an office could stifle the therapeutic process for some clients, especially resistant clients. Sometimes creating an experience that was fun, and incorporating the client’s interests, did create impactful and sometimes miraculous results.
OCTOBER 2015
Andrew leaves Four Winds to go into private practice full-time. For 4 years, Andrew conducts psychotherapy with his patients but within the confines of his office. He is frustrated by the limitations of an office environment and the amount of time it takes for patients to feel progress from their weekly one-hour sessions.
OCTOBER 2015
Andrew leaves Four Winds to go into private practice full-time. For 4 years, Andrew conducts psychotherapy with his patients but within the confines of his office. He is frustrated by the limitations of an office environment and the amount of time it takes for patients to feel progress from their weekly one-hour sessions.
March 2020
COVID hits and Andrew seeks opportunities to connect with his clients outside in nature doing enjoyable activities such as skiing or hiking. Andrew realizes that creating an experience in nature for his clients is even more impactful. His clients are less triggered, making more connections and enjoying therapy.
March 2020
COVID hits and Andrew seeks opportunities to connect with his clients outside in nature doing enjoyable activities such as skiing or hiking. Andrew realizes that creating an experience in nature for his clients is even more impactful. His clients are less triggered, making more connections and enjoying therapy.
March 2021
Andrew has a client who is eager to engage in a consecutive multi-day experience. Andrew creates a five-day retreat that includes hiking, biking, meditation, as well as learning skills to mitigate various negative thought patterns all in a restorative and comfortable location. The experience was a success. Andrew starts to formulate and conceptualize a large-scale model for retreats that can immerse clients in a therapeutic context that transcends the one-hour a week paradigm and treatment model.
March 2021
Andrew has a client who is eager to engage in a consecutive multi-day experience. Andrew creates a five-day retreat that includes hiking, biking, meditation, as well as learning skills to mitigate various negative thought patterns all in a restorative and comfortable location. The experience was a success. Andrew starts to formulate and conceptualize a large-scale model for retreats that can immerse clients in a therapeutic context that transcends the one-hour a week paradigm and treatment model.
July 2021
Andrew conducts a four-day beta retreat with three clients. This beta test was a huge success and BODA Therapy was born.
July 2021
Andrew conducts a four-day beta retreat with three clients. This beta test was a huge success and BODA Therapy was born.
Three months into the Pandemic, my college-age son became extremely anxious. I had signs of mild depression, but the
COVID isolation and restrictions at college exacerbated his anxiety greatly.
I was super worried until I found Andrew Tepper
and BODA Therapy.
-Carol
Three months into the Pandemic, my college-age son became extremely anxious. I had signs of mild depression, but the
COVID isolation and restrictions at college exacerbated his anxiety greatly.
I was super worried until I found Andrew Tepper
and BODA Therapy.
-Carol