Therapy & Recovery

Healing is the natural process by which emotional wounds recover, a journey of finding wholeness again even in the midst of pain.

Ketamine therapy is a treatment that uses the drug ketamine in a specialized medical setting to provide rapid relief of symptoms for severe depression and other conditions that have not responded well to conventional treatments.

A behavior modification technique where tokens (reward points) are given for desirable behaviors, and those tokens can be collected and exchanged for desired rewards. It is especially effective for bringing about positive behavioral changes in children or specialized settings.

Discharge planning is the process of preparing a safe and healthy transition back to daily life after completing inpatient or intensive treatment. It is a vital step that helps ensure your mental health recovery continues even after leaving the hospital.

A projective test explores unconscious psychological states by analyzing a person's responses to ambiguous stimuli. It reveals inner feelings and thoughts that may be difficult to express directly.

Trauma-Informed Care is an approach that assumes anyone may have experienced trauma, and prioritizes creating safe, trustworthy environments to prevent re-traumatization. It is applied across many fields including healthcare, education, and social services.

A specialized cognitive behavioral therapy developed specifically for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. It involves both the child and their caregiver working together to safely process traumatic memories and build healthy coping skills.

A therapeutic approach that integrates multiple art forms — visual art, music, drama, and writing — to help express and heal the mind. It draws out inner stories through creative expression.

A holding environment is a psychologically safe and warm space where a person feels protected and supported enough to openly express themselves. It provides the emotional conditions needed for growth and healing.

Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT) is an approach that systematically collects client feedback at every session to monitor treatment progress in real time and adjust the therapy accordingly.

Anxiolytics are medications that reduce anxiety, tension, and fear by enhancing the activity of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Medications prescribed to relieve symptoms of depression by regulating neurotransmitter levels in the brain, such as serotonin and norepinephrine.

Antipsychotics are medications that reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking by regulating dopamine activity in the brain.

A short-term therapy that focuses on solutions rather than problems. It looks for answers in 'what is already going well.'

A counseling technique that focuses on solutions and positive change rather than digging into the causes of problems. It helps clients discover the resources and strengths they already possess.

A therapy approach that helps depression by starting small, doable actions again.

A therapy approach where therapist and client work together as partners in conversation.

An approach that uses the therapeutic environment itself as a tool for healing. Through everyday interactions in a safe, structured space, it supports social functioning and psychological recovery.

The Recovery Model is a hopeful perspective that people experiencing mental health challenges can reclaim a meaningful and fulfilling life on their own terms. It emphasizes personal growth and self-determination over the complete elimination of symptoms.

Recovery-Oriented Care is an approach to mental health services that places the individual's self-determination and hope at the center. Rather than professionals leading unilaterally, it's a partnership where everyone walks the journey together.

A therapy that uses eye movements to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional distress.

The most widely used personality test, consisting of 567 items that assess personality traits and mental health status.

A projective test where you create stories based on pictures. Your inner needs and conflicts get projected into the stories you tell.