Mental health rehabilitation assists people to learn and practice skills to cope with the demands of everyday life and restore relationships that may have become strained or damaged as a result of problems related to mental illness or substance abuse. Armed with these skills, individuals experience higher levels of wellness, stability, and improved quality of life.
Primary Specialty
Counselor
GenderFemale
EducationM.S. Family and Consumer Sciences
CertificationCertified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Registered Addictions Specialist - California
ServicesIndividual psychiatric rehabilitation in the home and community
All psychiatric rehabilitation services are based on individual need and occur in the home and community were the individual resides. The individual has one-on-one assistance in developing the coping skills and supports necessary to deal with the stressors and triggers that occur naturally in their environment. This is a much different approach from traditional office and site based services.
Mental illness training, education workshops, and keynote presentations
Topics include: substance abuse, relapse prevention, PTSD, anger management, mental illness, suicide prevention, independent living skills, grief and loss, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, parenting, violence, consumer advocacy, stress reduction and relaxation, employment skills, and other areas as needed.