Residential Treatment
Spotlight Portshead House
Where You’ll Work: A Spotlight on Portshead 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 that…
Read MoreTen Things to Ask Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers
Ten Things to Ask Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers Choosing the right residential mental health treatment center is a critical step in your journey toward healing and wellness. When you’re already vulnerable and facing personal challenges, it’s essential to feel confident in the care you receive. Asking the right questions can help you understand…
Read MoreWhat is Deep TMS Therapy
What is Deep TMS Therapy? Deep TMS (dTMS) is an FDA-approved, non-invasive procedure that uses an electrically-generated magnetic field to treat conditions like depression, migraines, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by stimulating neurons in the brain. Typically used for conditions resistant to other conventional treatments, studies have shown that dTMS is more effective than alternative…
Read MoreResidential Mental Health Treatment – A Day In The Life
Residential Mental Health Treatment – A Day In The Life Clients of Amend receive a thorough assessment when they arrive. This assessment uncovers the root cause of your systems and results in a personal treatment plan that includes collaborative care across a dedicated team of professionals. This means that your daily experience at Amend…
Read MoreSpotlight Wildlife House
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…
Read MoreExperiential Therapy Techniques
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…
Read MoreEnvironment 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 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 More5 Acupuncture Benefits for Mental Health
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. This therapy has gained popularity recently as a complementary treatment for mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. At Amend Treatment, we offer acupuncture therapy as part of our comprehensive approach to mental health care, as…
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