Blog - Harmony Place Monterey

Saturday, January 13th, 2018

Alcoholism

Alcohol abuse or binge drinking generally presents with a co-occurrence mental disorder. Often the individual self-medicates their anxiety, depression or other out of control behaviors. Also common is a...
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

Trauma Work

Treating mental health conditions and addictions is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Each person struggling with the complex symptoms of psychiatric disorders requires personalized attention to address the root issues...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Dysfunction and/or Compulsivity The Harmony Place Monterey Recovery Program, including Intensive Outpatient Therapy and Transitional Living Options Sexual Dysfunction is considered a problem when: Sex or thoughts...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Developmental Trauma Disorder

Childhood trauma, including abuse and neglect, is probably our nation’s single most important public health challenge that has the potential to be largely resolved by appropriate prevention and intervention....
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Rape/Molestation Issues

The natural result to an assault is to talk about it with others who can understand, in a compassionate setting and grieve the losses that result from being so...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Veterans Service

We now know that veterans who do not experience PTSD are a high risk for increased rates of major depression as the years go on. PTSD includes symptoms of...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Trauma Recovery

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD can occur in response to extreme experiences that overwhelm an individual’s coping resources. It’s often a sudden and destructive onslaught that a person cannot...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Couples/Marital Therapy

Attachment Intimacy Difficulties – Codependency issues Recent research has shown that the environment of the child in the first five years of life blueprint long-term patterns for close relationships...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Intimacy Disorders

The Harmony Place Monterey Recovery Program, including Intensive Outpatient Therapy and Transitional Living Options Sexual Compulsion is considered a problem when: Sex or thoughts of sex are a primary,...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Intimacy Issues

Intimacy issues can make it challenging for men or women to form close, meaningful relationships with others. The problem can affect all aspects of the relationship, from an emotional...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Sober Living

A transitional living environment is a great way for addicts fresh out of rehab to continue their recovery journey There are a variety of continued care options available and...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Chemical Dependency

Chemical Dependency Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs and Relapse Prevention Treatment The first step in drug and alcohol recovery is making the decision to stop using one’s substance...
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Recreational use of alcohol and drugs often starts as a coping mechanism to deal with the stresses of everyday life. Chemical addictions are a common problem that keeps many...
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Monday, December 18th, 2017

Dual Diagnosis

After a client who has been abusing alcohol has detoxed and established sobriety, the therapy really begins. Harmony Place Monterey is unique in providing: Sober living facility Daily testing...
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Monday, December 18th, 2017

Unipolar Depression

Finding the right medication to successfully treat depression is part art and part science. Once we optimally manage a client’s medication type, dosage, and side effects, we confront the...
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Monday, December 18th, 2017

Behavioral Health

If you or someone you care about is suffering from a behavioral health disorder like depression or anxiety, it may feel like you are entirely alone. Those who struggle...
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