10 Recovery Strategies for PTSD & Healing from Trauma
Recovering from trauma is no small feat and it takes patience, time, and a willingness to explore deeply rooted emotions. Every person handles PTSD and trauma differently, and the healing process is no different - it is a personal process. As research and information has been gathered over the past several decades, some proven strategies for healing from trauma have emerged. Psycamore has spent years treating trauma survivors in Mississippi and employing a range of strategies that help our valued clients recover from trauma and go on to lead healthy, full lives. While they may differ slightly for each person,…
5 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with mental health challenges can be incredibly rewarding but it can also wreak havoc on your life and well-being if you’re not careful. You may tend to neglect your own self-care, happiness, and health, putting your loved one first and prioritizing their care. However, the truth is that you can better provide for your loved one if you are first healthy and happy yourself. As you navigate this difficult journey, it’s important not to allow the toll to weigh heavy on you. Psycamore is here to illustrate ways you can support your own health and…
What Conditions Can CBT Treat?
Many of us find ourselves making poor choices and displaying negative behaviors that have been unconsciously guided by our thoughts and feelings. We make decisions that do not serve us, or even that outright harm us or others around us. We may know we want to change this pattern but struggle to find the path to healing. If you find yourself desiring change, and wanting to establish a healthier, more beneficial pattern of behavior for your life, you may want to consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Psycamore. How CBT Can Help You What is CBT? CBT focuses on the…
How to Get Treatment for Mental Health Issues
Recognizing and addressing mental health issues can be a daunting task, yet seeking professional treatment is essential for recovery and maintaining overall well-being. Finding the right treatment provider and understanding the steps involved in accessing treatment are important parts of the treatment process. If you're ready to address your mental health and live in the Jackson, MS area, Psycamore is a trusted mental health provider. We offer comprehensive care and support throughout your treatment journey. Here, we outline the steps to seeking mental health treatment and explore how Psycamore can assist you in your path to healing. What Do I…
Everything You Need to Know About Group Therapy
Group therapy sessions are an important part of Psycamore’s mental health program and treatment. Group therapy is an effective and widely embraced form of therapy that can be an incredibly enriching and insightful experience, spurring growth and healing on a deep level. Sharing experiences, knowing you’re not in this alone, and feeling supported by others who are facing similar concerns can accomplish much more than individual therapy alone. Yet sharing with others can also be scary. Knowing what to expect may help ease any anxieties you may have about the process. How Does Group Therapy Work? If you’re considering group…
“Who’s On Your Team?”
“Team Work makes the Dreams Work” a popular saying some of you may have recognized throughout the years. Its reference has been related to people working together to achieve more than they could individually and or independently. One could say that could not be a truer statement in terms of today’s prevalence in childhood mental health disorders. You’re not alone. A team approach — with families, healthcare professionals, mental health providers, educators, and social-emotional support sources all working together — we can change lives and outcomes during these formative years in our children’s lives. In today’s society we have come…
Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Programs: A Primer
Partial Hospitalization, sometimes referred to as “Day Hospital”, is neither an inpatient service nor a strict outpatient service, rather a mid-ground along the range of treatment intensity between the two traditional types of psychiatric services. Partial hospital programs (PHP) render acute care and intensive therapies as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization. They also provide transitional treatment between an inpatient episode and outpatient treatment in order to shorten inpatient length of stay andenhance potential for renewed productivity of the individual. They also function as a supplement to traditional outpatient treatment. Although required to be a core component of the Community Mental…
Returning to “Norm”
Throughout this pandemic, many of us have had to determine what normalcy is. What does “normal” really mean, anyway? Webster Dictionary defines Normalcy: “as the condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical or expected.” One could agree that this year has been anything but normal. But in the rush to return to “normal” let’s use this time to consider what parts of normal are worth rushing back too. If we stop and think about our wish to return back to our “normal” lives, let us stop and think about what really is our goal now? One major…
Partial Hospital Program and Mental Health
When is going to a Partial Hospital Program (PHP) the right choice? Let’s first begin explainingwhat a Partial Hospital Program entails. A Partial Hospital Program (PHP) is a mental health solution defined as “a time-limited, ambulatory, active treatment program that offers therapeutic all intensive, coordinated, and structured clinical services within a stable therapeutic milieu.” It is an alternative to hospitalization and combines the best facets of inpatient care (structure and intense care) with the best of outpatient care (scheduling flexibility and lower cost). This type program allows patients the mobility and freedom to maintain home and social life and daily…
