A person’s personality is a combination of characteristics, beliefs, and behavior styles that make them unique. Their perceptions of the world, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes are part of that personality. Personality grows more consistent with age but does not ever become fixed. Accounting for nearly 10% of the U.S. population, individuals with personality disorders have…
Person-centered therapy (PCT), also known as client-centered therapy or Rogerian therapy, is a non-directive humanistic approach to treatment. Carl Rogers developed person-centered therapy in the 1940s and 1950s. The term non-directive refers to the therapist’s role in this approach and means that they do not direct the course of sessions but rather participate as active…
Psychological trauma is your response to an event that challenges your sense of safety and leaves you feeling overwhelmed. The body’s natural defenses take over during a traumatic event and create a stress reaction known as the fight or flight response, leading to various physical symptoms and intense emotional reactions. The symptoms of trauma usually…
If someone has a personality disorder, it can impact every aspect of their life. They may soon wonder how to overcome their condition. Fortunately, you are not alone. At Rose Hill Center, we help people realize that the distressing behaviors that go along with this condition aren’t necessarily something they can have power over. However,…
Deciding that it’s time to get treatment for your PTSD, otherwise known as post-traumatic stress disorder, can be daunting. You may not trust the therapists or psychologists you’ve met in the past, or you may think that seeking treatment is a sign that you’re weak. Some people also think that seeking mental health treatment could…
Your mental health is a precious asset, but all too often, people don’t know how to maintain it. Stress, trauma, and other challenges can cause a range of mental health conditions, which can impact your physical and psychological well-being. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of coping strategies for mental health. At the adult mental…
Mental health conditions are extremely prevalent in the United States and across the world at large. Recognizing this challenging situation, the World Health Organization created World Mental Health Day, an observance that happens every October. Every year, we observe this day, raising awareness about ongoing mental health concerns and encouraging those suffering from these conditions…
A personality disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by rigid and unhealthy thinking, behaving, and functioning patterns. Individuals with personality disorders have difficulty correctly perceiving and relating to people and situations. Personality disorders can lead to significant limitations in daily functioning and cause severe problems in school, work, relationships, and social situations. Rose Hill…
Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental health disorders and mental duress through psychological rather than medical approaches. Psychotherapy is administered by a trained therapist and can utilize a variety of techniques and strategies. Because each of us is unique, mental health and co-occurring disorders impact each of us differently. What is best for one person…
Mental health treatment services offer an opportunity to take a break from your everyday life to focus on your mental health and overall well-being. It can be challenging to manage life’s daily stressors in the best of times. When you have an untreated or undertreated mental health disorder, everyday stressors can begin to feel overwhelming.…