Offering Integrative Services to Inspire Hope, Healing and Well-being
Historically, traditional Western medications and therapy have served as the main course of treatment to help persons with serious mental illness manage their symptoms. Over the years, our clients have often expressed frustration that these measures provide limited relief. Additionally, they have indicated an interest and desire to supplement conventional medical treatment with complementary practices.
We have found complementing Western and integrative practices can help people manage their symptoms of anxiety, agitation, acute stress, poor sleep and concentration. Our clients’ report an increased satisfaction and investment in the recovery process and demonstrate an increased ability to integrate conventional treatments when they add these services.
What are Integrative Services?
Integrative services is a general term that implies the integration, or inclusion, of services that address the health and well being of the whole individual – mind, body and spirit. Current service offerings at Touchstone include, acupuncture, healing touch and mind-body skills training in group and individual services.
Our clients report these services are helpful and reduce the symptoms of acute stress, including symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as other secondary symptoms of mental illness.
At Touchstone, we currently offer the following integrative services:
•Acupuncture
•Healing Touch
•Mind Body Skills Training for symptoms management
We have found complementing our clients’ traditional therapy and medication regimes with integrative therapies helps provide sustainable relief. Historically, we have found that clients accessing integrative services have increased success when these services are performed by practitioners who have experience with serious and persistent mental illness clients. Our staff collaborates with practitioners who may be unfamiliar with SPMI so our clients and the practitioner have a more satisfactory encounter and to create a robust continuum of care. By working in concert, the approach enhances the effects of therapy, medication, and strategies for overall symptom management.
To learn more about Touchstone’s Integrative (Healing) Services contact 612-767-2164.
