Throughout the years, traditional treatment has focused on pathology and forgotten the healthy parts that exist in all human beings. Our concentration is on patient strengths rather than weaknesses. It is our opinion that these efforts reduce pathology and reinforce strengths. Psychotherapy, both individual and group is designed to re-motivate the patient and make her aware of the realities of their existence and their impact on the world around them. Psychotherapy is also designed to help them increase their interpersonal skills.
Frequency is based on the patients specific needs and treatment plan.
Our efforts at re-socialization and rehabilitation are individually designed to help patients improve their self image, and help them acquire independent living skills. They are then assisted in maintaining the level of control necessary to remain in this more independent setting and are retrained in independent living skills. Daily physical activities are designed to help the patients coordinate their minds and bodies and relieve some of their anxieties and the depression which is characteristic of their condition. Many mentally ill patients tend to withdraw and isolate themselves from individuals and groups. The milieu at the clinic offers activity programs that help the patient become increasingly comfortable in relationships with peers at the facility and in other social situations.