Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 3, 2021 Updated: April 28, 2022 Cognitive-behavioral therapy also referred to as CBT, is a popular evidence-based talk therapy frequently used in treating substance use disorders and various mental illnesses. Being evidence-based means that CBT has been clinically proven to be effective. Unlike more traditional therapies that…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 1, 2021 Updated: April 23, 2021 May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. This effort’s main goals are to educate the public about the wide-reaching impacts of mental illness and reduce the stigma associated with it. Organizations work together…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 5, 2021 Updated: March 31, 2021 Founded in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12 step program. Since then, 12 step programs have been effective at helping millions of people throughout the world manage and maintain their sobriety. Given that AA was designed to help those…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 29, 2021 Updated: March 16, 2021 Whether dealing with mental health issues or in treatment for a substance use disorder, sometimes clients need more than therapy or counseling to get the best results from their mental health treatment. Therapists provide counseling, often in the form of talk…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 25, 2021 Updated: March 16, 2021 Understanding the many different types of counselors in mental health therapy can be confusing. Therapist, psychologist, LCSW, psychiatrist, and counselor are just a few of the titles you may encounter. It’s important to understand where to start. At Harmony Hills, we…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 20, 2021 Updated: March 16, 2021 Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior. Yet many find themselves wondering, “Is a psychologist a doctor?” Psychologists hold doctoral degrees in psychology, such as clinical or counseling psychology; they are not medical doctors. One main difference between…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 15, 2021 Updated: March 16, 2021 Seeking rehab is often the first step to recovery for clients struggling with mental health issues or substance use disorders. Often, though, going away to a residential program is not an option due to work and family commitments. At Harmony Hills, we…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 12, 2021 Updated: March 16, 2021 Psychotherapy is the cornerstone of any successful mental health program or addiction treatment. For over a century, psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” has been used to improve people’s mental health and help them better understand their minds and behaviors. Today there are…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 10, 2021 Updated: March 16, 2021 There are numerous therapeutic options for individuals struggling with mental health issues or substance use disorder, addiction to drugs or alcohol, to aid in healing and recovery. Group therapy is often a key ingredient in successful mental health treatment programs and…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 5, 2021 Updated: March 16, 2021 So, you’ve decided to seek mental health treatment, but what kind of therapist should you choose? There are many types of mental health counselors, and knowing what kind of therapist you need can be confusing. Sometimes, not knowing what kind of…