In too many instances, a therapist will write out prescriptions for their patient with a sentiment of, “Now off you go.”

As a business practice, that is not healing the whole person.  The individual also requires Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a hybrid treatment approach to learn new thinking skills/keep them on track to foster –

• Even though they have a mental health issue, they are not a mental health issue;
• Gain clarity;
• Elevate self-esteem;
• Continue with interests, hobbies, activities.  Life;
• They are a good person;
• Remove aloneness–they are not the only one experiencing a mental health difficulty;
• Maintain/begin nutritional diet and exercise routine;
• Continue goal pursuits;
• Difficulties can nurture emotional and mental strength, and
• Becoming mentally proactive in handling life challenges.

Vikki