Everyone has a unique personality. How we think, act, and feel about things sets us apart. However, at times, our thoughts and behavior may deviate wildly from cultural expectations and cause us, or others, distress for a prolonged period, resulting in different personality disorders. If you or a loved one is struggling with emotional regulation,…
Many opinions are being thrown around these days about the best ways to combat the opioid epidemic. Our President recently told us that the best method was going to be anti-drug advertisements. Other people say it’s funding more opioid addiction treatment centers. Others even say medication-assisted programs are the way to go. With all of…
In addiction recovery, behavioral counseling is a main part of treatment. This type of therapy offers many benefits for those who participate in it. Several types of therapy fall under evidence-based treatment as effective at combating addiction. If you feel concerned about therapy as part of treatment, Harmony Hills is here to help you learn…
Once you have chosen to seek help for your mental health issues, the next step is to determine what level of care best suits your needs and circumstances. Most people are aware of options such as outpatient therapy and residential treatment but are less familiar with other alternatives, including partial hospitalization. Despite its name, a…
An addiction treatment program begins with time working through detox and through a residential addiction treatment program many times. Yet, once a person leaves a treatment center’s safety and support, there is still an ongoing need for support. A rehab aftercare program is one way to meet those ongoing goals. Also called an alumni program,…
Mental health symptoms occur on a continuum from mild to severe. The severity of symptoms affects how daily life is impacted and the best level of treatment. Choosing mental health treatment is one of the best decisions for your health, but understanding treatment options can be confusing. Harmony Hills provides the full continuum of care,…
How does REBT work? Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a popular form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps individuals identify and change irrational beliefs and negative thought patterns that contribute to psychological and behavioral issues. At the foundation of REBT is the notion that it is not the events in our lives that cause…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a subset of behavioral therapy that helps individuals identify, understand, and change their behavior. The focus is on replacing unhealthy thinking and coping strategies with ones that promote emotional regulation to improve relationships and overall daily functioning. DBT is one of many highly effective evidence-based treatments for mental health and…
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event that has shattered your sense of security or made you feel helpless. It can include events such as experiencing violence, natural disasters, car accidents, witnessing a death, or childhood abuse. Whatever the case, trauma has a valid and sometimes devastating effect on your life. There are…
The practice of meditation is thousands of years old and was initially utilized to achieve religious enlightenment. The physical and psychological benefits of meditation began to be studied in the 1960s. The practice started gaining in popularity in the 1970s when celebrities touted it as a means of coping with the pressures of fame. Over…