A common issue amongst many of us is how to express ourselves when we’re feeling angry, sad, anxious, etc. In the past, our society has set expectations for how we’re supposed to deal with painful emotions – with an unfortunate… Read More ›
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Try This Type of Holistic Practice if You Have PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when someone has witnessed a traumatic event – and the symptoms can be debilitating. Many people with PTSD experience nightmares, flashbacks, paranoia, anxiety, depression and more, with many people who also abuse substances in an… Read More ›
Why is Holistic, Integrative Medicine Becoming More Popular?
According to the American Holistic Health Association, “holistic medicine is the art and science of healing that addresses the whole person – body, mind, and spirit”. Holistic medicine considers the environmental, nutritional, physical, emotional, spiritual, and lifestyle components of a… Read More ›
How are Mental Health and Physical Health Related?
“There is no health without mental health”. – World Health Organization A 2017 study conducted by researchers from the United Kingdom found that mental health and physical health are cross-affected by both direct and indirect factors. The study suggested that… Read More ›
Does the Sanctuary Model Work?
Many organizations wish to use the Sanctuary Model because of its grounding principles. While there are several diverse types of organizational models, the Sanctuary Model considers the lived experiences of each person and integrates those experiences into a loving, empathetic… Read More ›
What are the Most Common Phobias?
Most people have a common fear – fear of clowns, spiders, snakes, darkness, etc. These fears are quite normal; even if someone fears a spider, they will still take a walk through the woods on a lovely day. A phobia… Read More ›
What Does A Holistic Approach To Treatment Mean?
Mind, body, and spirit- this is the most simple definition of what approaching something from a holistic standpoint means. The holistic approach is being used to treat all areas of mental health, from addiction and alcoholism (substance use disorders) to… Read More ›