Unlock your inherent resilience and embark on a transformative journey towards complete recovery.
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Perzonalized Care
Our services are individualized to best address each person’s unique conditions, needs and circumstances. All parts of who we are are relevant, including genetics, temperament and our early childhood environment, our current lifestyle and the vision we have for a full and meaningful life.
Getting to the root cause
Most symptoms of mental illness are expressions of disconnection from our bodies and emotions, love and community, or meaningful values leading to unresolved trauma, grief and moral injury we hold in our bodies and express in our lifestyle choices.
Empowering the individual
In this new paradigm we are not fated to our genes or our life experiences. At any age we can change our own nervous system’s resilience and tendencies through self empowerment techniques so natural, authentic and complete recovery is possible.
Transformation
Crisis and suffering can bring out the best in us and help us uncover deeper aspects of our character and meaning in life. When we find support that believes in our capacity to grow and change, we move through crises with integrity and optimal healing.
Multimodal Approach
We incorporate modalities such as Herbal and Nutritional medicines, Integrative Psychotherapy for a whole person approach, and Somatic therapy for healing trauma so cautious use of psychoactive medicine is only a last resort.
Collaborative team
We see ourselves as a community working together for the healing of the communities we serve and our society as a whole. We believe only when there is trust and reciprocity in the relationship the best outcomes can occur.
A Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Well-being
The healthcare industry is often at a crossroads in a world increasingly driven by individualism and materialism. While effective in treating symptoms, traditional medicine often falls short in addressing the root causes of illness. At Hope, we work from a bottom-up approach to holistic well-being.
The Crisis of Individualism and Materialism
The crisis of individualism and materialism permeates modern society. Our healthcare system is influenced by symptom management ideologies rather than holistic well-being. This approach has led to a culture of "hungry ghosts," individuals who are chronically ill and disconnected from their true selves. Peter Levine, Dan Siegel, and Sebastian Junger emphasize the importance of community and connection in achieving holistic well-being.
The Quest for Immortality
In a society driven by individualism, there is a constant quest for immortality, often facilitated by technology. Whether it's advancements in medical science aimed at prolonging life or using psychoactive medicines to suppress or change our feelings, the focus remains on individual material prosperity. However, this fundamentally flawed approach leads to chronic illnesses and a lack of fulfillment.
A Paradigm Shift
At Hope, we aim to challenge the status quo by promoting a more integrative, community-based approach to health and wellness. We encourage healthcare providers to commit to their own self-care and integrity, fostering a community of "elders" who can guide others on their journey to complete recovery from reversible chronic health conditions and mental health recovery.
The Role of Elders
In indigenous communities, elder status is acquired not by age but by demonstrating integrity over time. We envision healthcare providers as "elders" who have gained integrity through life experiences. These elders can hold space for others to become whole, guiding you through self-exploration and community building.
Team-Based Approach
We advocate for a team-based approach to healthcare. We encourage that providers work in teams to address all aspects of an individual's well-being, from diet and exercise to mental and emotional health. This collaborative approach ensures that individuals receive comprehensive care, increasing the likelihood of complete recovery.
The Importance of Community and Connection
Drawing from various wisdom traditions and scientific theories, we emphasize the importance of community in achieving holistic well-being. Humans are naturally inclined to live in "bands" of 20 to 25 people, as this is the number of individuals one can instinctually trust. Within these small communities, individuals can achieve a state of "cosmic consciousness," where they can hold the self within the whole framework.
Cosmic Consciousness
We recognize the concept of "cosmic consciousness," a state of being where individuals can hold the self within the whole framework. Richard Maurice Buck wrote about the evolution of human consciousness. According to Buck, figures like Jesus, Buddha, and Moses were not unique individuals but embodiments of the next stage in human development, which is cosmic consciousness.
Self-Exploration: The First Step
We will encourage you to embark on self-exploration to help you identify areas where you are disconnected from your authentic selves. We may ask you to write down your thoughts in response to various prompts, focusing on disconnection from your authentic self. This exercise is a starting point to begin the journey toward holistic well-being.
A Call to Action
At Hope, we offer a fresh perspective on healthcare, challenging the conventional focus on symptom management and promoting a more holistic, community-based approach. By committing first to our own self-care and integrity, we will be prepared to guide you on your journey to complete mental health recovery. We believe you can achieve a state of cosmic consciousness through community and connection, transcending the crisis of meaninglessness and achieving holistic well-being.
By encouraging you to adopt a bottom-up approach to health and wellness, focusing on community and connection, we can address the root cause of illness and help you achieve a state of holistic well-being.
FAQs About Integrative Psychiatry
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People may want to understand the fundamental differences between holistic and traditional psychiatry, such as the approach to medication, therapies, and overall philosophy of treatment.
Integrative or holistic psychiatry focuses on treating the whole person, taking into account the complex interplay of emotional, physical, mind, and environmental factors that contribute to mental health. It often incorporates a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and complementary therapies like acupuncture or herbal medicine. The goal is full mental health recovery.
In contrast, traditional psychiatry primarily employs pharmacological interventions and psychotherapy, often with less emphasis on lifestyle factors or alternative therapies. The goal is stability on medication with a lifetime of psychotherapy.
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Some individuals may be concerned about the use of pharmaceuticals and may want to know if, when, and why medication might be prescribed as part of their treatment.
Yes our medical clinicians can and do prescribe medication, but their approach to medication is often more cautious and individualized compared to traditional psychiatry. They are likely to consider medication as one component within a broader, multi-faceted treatment plan that may also include psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and complementary therapies such as supplements, herbs, and acupuncture to name a few. Medication might be prescribed in situations where the severity of the symptoms warrants immediate intervention, or when other forms of treatment have not produced sufficient results, always with the aim of treating the underlying causes of the mental health condition rather than just managing symptoms.
Once stabilized on medication, our team will work carefully with you to address other factors that can help you obtain full mental health recovery and eventually consider tapering off psychotropic medications, which can have serious side effects.
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The range of treatments available includes assessing lifestyle factors, recommendations for herbal medicine or supplements, dietary suggestions, mindfulness techniques, psychotherapy, couples therapy, somatic therapy, EMDR, or psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, in addition to or as an alternative to traditional psychotropic medication.
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The hummingbird can serve as a powerful symbol of resiliency due to its remarkable adaptability and relentless energy. Despite its small size and delicate appearance, the hummingbird is capable of incredible feats, such as flying thousands of miles during migration, often against strong winds, proving that size is not indicative of strength or capability. Its ability to hover in place and change direction swiftly also demonstrates flexibility and resourcefulness which are hallmarks of resilience, showing that even in challenging conditions, it has the skill and will to not just survive but thrive. It is our firm belief that through The HOPE Model, we can help our patients access their innate capacity for healing and resiliency. We hold hope that Hope Integrative Psychiatry and Psychotherapy is your partner to complete recovery.