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Environment in Mental Health Treatment
The Importance of Environment in Mental Health Treatment Why is environment so important in mental health treatment? In a powerful TED Talk, Dr. Esther Sternberg highlights the profound impact of our surroundings on emotional well-being and healing from mental health challenges. She explains how: Our environment—what we see, hear, touch, smell, and do—directly…
Read MoreEMDR: A Breakthrough in Trauma Processing and Emotional Healing
EMDR Therapy and Residential Treatment EMDR – What is it? EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that helps people process and heal from traumatic memories. It is based on the idea that trauma can become “stuck” in the brain, causing emotional and psychological stress. The goal of EMDR is to…
Read MoreTherapy Modalities for Complex Trauma
Therapy Modalities for Complex Trauma Complex Trauma – What is it? Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) can result from experiencing chronic trauma, such as prolonged child abuse or domestic violence. It’s closely related to PTSD and borderline personality disorder. Chronic trauma results in stress responses including anxiety, flashbacks, heightened emotional responses (impulsivity/aggressiveness), and…
Read MoreClinical Director, Shira Rebibo, LMFT, on Jennie Garth’s “I Choose Me” Podcast
Our Clinical Director, Shira Rebibo, LMFT, joined Jennie Garth on her podcast, “I Choose Me,” to discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health during the holidays and how residential treatment can provide a supportive, hands-on approach to healing. Key takeaways from the discussion: Residential treatment is for everyone. It’s not just for severe mental health…
Read MoreStress Management Techniques
Stress is something everyone experiences, and it can deeply affect our mental, emotional, and physical health. It triggers both physical and psychological responses that can lead to serious health issues like anxiety, depression, heart disease, and a weakened immune system. So, what is stress, and how can we manage it? The National Cancer Institute defines…
Read MoreThe Extreme Side of Grief – When Is It Time to Ask For Help?
Prolonged Grief Disorder and the Extreme Side of Grief Most individuals in the U.S. will experience some form of grief in their lifetime. Whether it be caused by a sudden career change or job termination, a relocation or decline in health, or the loss of a loved one, grief occurs as the result of…
Read MoreDiscussing the Rise in Trauma: How Global Shared Trauma is Changing Treatment Plans and Modalities
Discussing the Rise in Trauma Trauma is on the rise. In the last 20 years alone, Google searches for the term have nearly tripled. Discussions around “trauma” on social media platforms have risen almost 30% since 2022. Many clinicians have also witnessed an increased diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder coupled with trauma among college…
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