An Interview with Bettina Ottenstein, Family TherapistStaff StoriesBy Promises AustinMarch 15, 2013Bettina Ottenstein focuses on rebuilding relationships. As one of two full-time family therapists, Bettina works closely with clients and their families and also has specialized training to treat substance abuse and trauma. Details
When Hospitalization Is Needed for DepressionDepressionBy Promises AustinMarch 14, 2013Depression is not only one of the most common types of mental illness, it is also one of the most treatable. In most cases, treatment involves outpatient psychotherapy and /or medication. Many individuals experience at least some – if not significant – reduction in symptoms with proper treatment. However, some situations require psychiatric inpatient treatment.… Details
Holistic Success: A Guest’s StoryTestimonialsBy Promises AustinMarch 13, 2013How Promises P.A.T.H Helped Turn an Addiction into a Vibrant Recovery Many of Promises P.A.T.H’s guests are referred to the holistic alcohol and drug treatment center by professionals in the medical, therapeutic, addiction/recovery, and legal fields. These professionals take great care in selecting treatment facilities for their patients/clients. After all, lives – not just reputations… Details
PTSD in WomenPTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinMarch 13, 2013PTSD is the common abbreviation for post-traumatic stress disorder, an anxiety-related disorder that can appear in people who go through some form of physical and/or mental trauma. Because of the condition’s common association with the after effects of warfare, many people think of PTSD primarily as a men’s or a combat soldier’s illness. However, some… Details
An Interview with Dr. Alexander Bacher, Primary TherapistStaff StoriesBy Promises AustinMarch 12, 2013Alexander Bacher went from Wall Street investment banker to therapist and hasn’t looked back since. Open-minded and determined, Dr. Bacher believes if you work hard enough and want it badly enough, you can do anything. Details
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) in Girls and WomenAnxietyBy Promises AustinMarch 12, 2013Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is a psychiatric disorder characterized by intense fear of embarrassment or humiliation in common social settings or during the performance of common public tasks. Unlike the more or less universal fears associated with involvement in social situations, the fears in people with social phobia can seriously interfere… Details
Women and the Consequences of Alcohol UseAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinMarch 11, 2013Men suffer from alcoholism at much higher rates than women, by a ratio of more than two to one. However, women are more likely than men to experience negative physiological consequences from alcoholism or high levels of alcohol consumption without addiction. At least some of this higher degree of risk is due to differences in… Details
Hoarding Now Recognized as True Mental Disorder – Here’s How You Can Help a Loved OneMental HealthBy Promises AustinMarch 10, 2013Do you dread going to a loved one’s home because you can’t set foot in the door without tripping over piles of stuff? Is there garbage strewn about the house of your elderly parent or other family member who perhaps has a mental health disorder but otherwise generally functions normally? Maybe your loved one is… Details
Depression Is Not a Sign of WeaknessDepressionBy Promises AustinMarch 8, 2013Depression is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects millions of people at some point in their lives. It can be a brief episode in response to an obvious stressor or a recurring, chronic and even lifelong battle. The impact of depression is not to be underestimated, as it is ranked by the World Health Organization… Details
How To Find New Interests In Recovery – When Nothing Interests YouRecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 26, 2013It can be a life-altering experience to go through rehab and find that you have entered recovery without a clue what to do next. Granted, you probably heard a few recommendations during the final phase of treatment, generally centering on relapse prevention and the advice to live one day at a time. Most of this… Details
