# Retreat-Like Clinics The Elise Island Project Provides Escape in Child Psychiatric Clinic By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-29 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elise-island-project References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2010/01/elise-island-project-dan-pearlman/) & [danpearlman](http://www.danpearlman.com/) When I think of all the children benefiting from the Elise Island Project, I can’t help but smile. Providing a [much needed escape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon) in a [child psychiatric clinic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-for-childrens-mental-health) in Berlin, Germany, they have done an admirable job. Designed by Dan Pearlman, the Elise Island Project focused on each room to create character while also endeavoring to place a [protective and positive ambiance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute) in each. For more information, visit PlusMood.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retreat-like Clinics:** The Elise Island Project showcases the trend of retreat-like clinics, providing an opportunity for other psychiatric clinics to create a calming and supportive environment for children. - **Child-centric Design:** The Elise Island Project highlights the trend of child-centric design in psychiatric clinics, offering a chance for other healthcare facilities to prioritize the needs and well-being of children - **Positive Ambiance:** The focus on creating a positive ambiance in the Elise Island Project represents a trend that other psychiatric clinics can adopt to enhance the healing environment for children. ### Where This Applies - **Psychiatric Clinics:** The Elise Island Project provides inspiration for disruptive innovation in psychiatric clinics, encouraging the development of retreat-like environments and child-centric designs. - **Healthcare Design:** The Elise Island Project showcases the importance of creating a positive ambiance in healthcare design, offering opportunities for innovative solutions in creating healing spaces for children. - **Childcare Facilities:** The Elise Island Project presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in childcare facilities, emphasizing the need for child-centric designs and retreat-like environments for children in need of psychiatric care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md) - [Residential-Reflective Tranquil Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloop-clinic.md) - [Tent‑Filled Daycare Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deya-day-care.md) - [Stimuli-Devoid Migraine Treatment Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migraine-treatment-center.md) - [Mural-Adorned Pediatric Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odessa-brown-childrens-clinic.md) - [Tranquil Island Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanya-wellness-retreat.md) - [Town-Like Children's Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron.md) - [Acrylic Glass Cubic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t72-dental-clinic.md) - [Contemporary Work Retreat Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-work-retreat.md)