What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)? To understand what DBT is, it’s important to first understand what dialectics means. Dialectics refers to the dialogue between two opposing perspectives or ideas. The main concept of DBT is to find a balance between accepting yourself as you are while also striving for change and growth. At True…
There are different types of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that are categorized into three levels; mild, moderate, and severe. Each level reflects the different challenges that an individual with ASD may experience. To learn about the different types of ASD, call True Life Center at 866.420.1792 today. Our autism spectrum disorder treatment helps our patients…
High-functioning depression can feel like an invisible condition. This means that even though someone may appear to be leading a successful and productive life, they may still struggle with depressive symptoms on a daily basis. The pressure to always appear happy and put together can make it difficult for those with high-functioning depression to ask…
It can be difficult to understand the differences between major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder. Whether you have major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder, our depression treatment in California can help. True Life Center understands the complexities and nuances of different kinds of depression conditions. Call us at 866.420.1792 today to talk to…
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative art-making to help people explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, and manage behavior. It has become increasingly popular as a form of family therapy. At True Life Center in California, we specialize in addiction treatment and mental wellness services that incorporate art therapy…
At True Life Center, we understand that no two paths to healing are the same. We offer a variety of holistic therapies for individuals seeking to overcome addiction and mental health issues. One such therapy is pet therapy—a type of therapy involving animals that have been proven to be effective in many areas of psychological…
Neurobiological integration is a treatment approach that combines different therapies to target the root cause of a person’s mental health condition. It is also sometimes referred to as “comprehensive treatment.” This approach can be used to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Because of how versatile the treatment is, you may be wondering, “is…
Does mental health have more to do with the body or the mind? Even though the entire discipline of psychiatry is devoted to the study and treatment of mental health conditions, there are still many ideas about how best to attend to mental health. Most researchers agree that mental health is a multifactorial condition, having…
Millions of Americans live with anxiety-related conditions, but panic disorder is one of the most debilitating. It is not uncommon for people with anxiety to have a panic attack once or twice, but if those panic attacks happen frequently or are the primary way that anxiety manifests itself, that might be a symptom of panic…