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Where You’ll Work: A Spotlight on Wildlife House In a previous post, we discussed how the quality of your environment can significantly impact mental health. This is especially true during the transformative process of residential mental health treatment. A core principle of residential mental health care is that a thoughtfully designed space—one…
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Experiential Therapy Techniques: How Interactive Therapies Activate Natural Healing What is Experiential Therapy? Experiential therapy combines a number of different therapy modalities and therapeutic interventions that are designed to focus on actual involvement with different types of experiences, including emotional processing, interactions with others, and creativity that go beyond traditional talk therapy. Guided…
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Climate Change and Mental Health Impact of Environmental Disasters The recent wildfires in Southern California have taken a devastating toll—not just on the neighborhoods that were destroyed, but on the broader communities that now grapple with the emotional aftermath. Multiply that by the hurricanes in Florida, the floods in North Carolina, and the…
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Defining Mental Health Treatment Options What is mental health “level of care” and how do I know which level is right for me? “Level of care” refers to the range of mental wellness services available that vary based on frequency, duration, and location. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America describes five different…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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