STEP 1: SCHEUDLE CONSULTATION
If you feel that talk-therapy isn't enough, then there's something more for you.
How? Schedule a consultation with a therapist to begin treatment for people pleasing.
STEP 1: SCHEUDLE CONSULTATION
STEP 2: COMPLETE ASSESSMENT
STEP 3: ATTEND SESSIONS
There's more to a person's mental health that a collection of symptoms that provide a diagnosis. In fact, if what a person eats, their relationship, how they're sleeping and how they're moving their body etc. are not addressed mental health problems could worsen. Talk therapy will only go so far for some of these areas and this is where integrative mental health care can help a person heal. To get started, click "Schedule Consultation" below.
Mental health problems are indiscriminate and sometimes talk therapy and medications aren't enough; however, it doesn't have to be that way.
Integrative mental health is a broad term however, its generally acknowlodges that all aspects of a peron's life affect their mental health and therefore, must be considered in treatment.
There are many domains of integrtaive mental health such as sleep, nutriton and movement and they all impact a person's mental health. These impacts fo these domains show up in virtually all mental health conditions such as:
Talk therapy is incredibly helpful for many people however, sometimes it may not be enough to get a person the result they'd like to see. This is when an integrtaive approach can helpful.
The answers to this question are multiple however, the model we're trained on is called the Brainbow Blueprint created by Dr. Leslie Korn. Please click the links above to be redirected to her website to learn more and see other resources.
Some examples of integrative mental health areas we work with our clients on are:
A central tenant of this model is bioindividualiaty, which aserts that you, as an indivual, have a uniquene make up of genetics, epigentic and biopsychosocial factors which must be considred when providing you care.
Many integrtaive mental health approaches have been around for centuries and modern scientific studies (when available) have demonstrated their safety and effectiveness. Some examples of these interventions include but are not limited to:
The are many other interventions why people should turn to integrtaive approaches to help treat their mental health. It is prudent to seek assistance from a therapist and medical provider however, as you begin these interventions for the treatment of mental health.
The answer to this question is yes however, there are some caveats your should be aware of.
When we see clients for therapy, the focus of the work is on the specific psychological problem. We make every effort to use as many integrative mental health interventions as possible when appropriate. The focus of theraputic work however, tends to allow for less time dedicated to integrative mental health work.
Whether you're seeing one of our providers for therapy or another provider, we recommend that you have seperate sessions where the focus of the work is on integrative mental health interventions. There's a lot to learn and much more to do when engaged in this work and dedicated time is the best idea.
There are a varity of free resources, books, videos and more where you can familiarize yourself with integrtaive mental health and complimentary and alternative medicine interventions. Here are a few resources you may consider:
The resources provided above are a few of many that are out there. Integrtaive mental health is a field that has steadily been growin in interest since the 1990's; nonetheless, we hope that you find them helpful and if you'd like to get started with care, please scheudle a consultation.
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Conventional Mental Health | Integrative Mental Health |
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Largely relies on applications of talk and behavioral therapies to address mental health problems. | Talk-therapy is emphasized less and behavioral interventions take on a prominent role in care. |
The medical model is generally used as the primary model for care. | The psycho-biological model is used as the primary model of care. |
Except when needed, topics such as sleep, nutrition, spirituality etc. don't take a primary role. | Topics such as sleep, nutrition, spirituality etc. are central to client care. |
Generally gives greater importance to the use of psychotropic medications. | Psychotropic medications have a place however, importance is given to food, nutraceuticals and other interventions. |
In some ways, may be more accessible and more cost effective for the vast majority of people. | Is accessible for all people however, some interventions may have a greater financial impact than others. |
If you believe that starting an integrative approach to your mental health care will help, Schedule a consultation below to get started today.
Treatment Overview
Integrtaive mental health care in many ways is similar in structure to other mental health therapies. Treatment starts with an evaluation session, then there's treatment planing and finally treatment begins.
Treatment sessions are different in some ways than conventional talk-therapy sessions. The content of sessions is still dependent on the treatment plan however, the difference is the shift in focus to various domains of integrative mental health.
Just like with conventional care, there's no definitive length of time for treatment however, you can anticipate 16-28 sessions.
If you'd like more information on the kinds of therapies you may see, how treatment planning works or even when therpay may be "completed" please visit the other tabs.
Types of Therapy
There are a varity of interventions within the realm of integrative mental health. Moreover, during conversation, strategies from other modalities e.g. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) are emplyed to facilitate treatment. The intervention(s) used during sessions are individualized and they could include:
There are many of interventions and the ones you use will depend in your interest and the training your provider has. Please ask your provider for more information.
There's a lot more we could share however, if you'd like to know how treatment is planned and set into motion, read the Planning tab.
Planning Treatment
The development of a treatment plan is how you and your therapist will know what direction to take therapy. There are a variety of ways that treatment planning can be done with some being fomalized and others more casual. Regardless of how treatment planning is conducted it's a good idea to ensure that you treatment plan will include several of the following:
The treatment plan, important as it is, is not set in stone. In fact, items on the plan can be added and removed. In fact, it is possible that a client terminates care even before the treatment plan is completed. The take away is that the treatment plan acts as a guide. To learn more about the outcome of therapy, please read the outcome tab.
Therapy Outcome
We hope that therapy ends because treatment was successful and appropriate outcomes were achieved. The outcomes of therapy are different for every person and when it comes to the treatment of people pleasing, some examples are:
Certainly, there are many other positive outcomes, we understand that there are reasons therapy may end. Practice polcies may change, providers leave and the "therapist-client fit" is not the best and life just gets in the way sometimes.
We aim to help our clients achieve their therapy goals to the best extent possible and improve their life.
The first step is to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation to share what's going on and to decide if we're a good fit for you.
Step two is to attend your intake session. At this session, we will ask questions to learn more about your experiences.
The final step is to attend your regularly scheduled sessions so that you can begin to address what's happening in your life.
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