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September 2, 2026

What Does Progress Look Like in Residential Mental Health Treatment?

By Annie Skocic When someone enters residential mental health treatment, one of the first questions families understandably ask is: “How will we know if treatment is working?” Often, we look for the most visible signs... read more

August 18, 2026

Therapeutic Journaling: How Writing Can Support Mental Health

by Amber Thomas, LPC Many people have kept a diary, recording their day-to-day lives without much exploration into the deeper parts of being. Therapeutic Journaling is the practice of setting aside time and mindfully exploring... read more

July 31, 2026

Why Structure and Routine Matter in Mental Health Recovery

Carl Vondracek, M.Ed., LPCC-S, Clinical Manager  “I feel stuck.” Sometimes it’s anxiety that won’t quiet down. Other times it’s low energy, low motivation, or just the feeling that the days are all blending together. There’s... read more

July 23, 2026

Why Development Matters in Young Adult Mental Health Recovery

By Sami Petty, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Consulting Nurse Practitioner We treat young adults as if they are fully formed adults. Developmentally, they are not, and that misunderstanding can derail mental health residential treatment before it even... read more

July 1, 2026

A Guide to Executive Functioning : What it is and Why it Matters

By Amber Thomas, LPC, Clinician How many times have you looked at your to-do list for the day and felt a sense of defeat and dread, paralyzed by the idea of needing to complete them... read more