Vocational & Adjunctive Therapies

What are alternative approaches to mental health care?
An alternative approach to mental health care is one that emphasizes the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit. Although some alternative approaches have a long history, many remain controversial. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health was created in 1992 to help evaluate alternative methods of treatment and to integrate those that are effective into mainstream health care practice.

Psynergy Programs adjunctive therapy services utilize alternative approaches to mental health care that focus on the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health was created in 1992 to help evaluate alternative methods of treatment and to integrate those that are effective into mainstream health care practice.

Effective alternative approaches employed by Psynergy Programs are designed to enable clients take a proactive role in their own recovery.  Group-based, hands-on support services promote purposeful activity as a tool for recovery. Alternative therapies enable clients to engage in productive roles and to make meaningful contributions in the community. Adjunctive therapy services are delivered in the context of promoting self-leadership, community involvement, heightened self-esteem, socialization, community reintegration and a higher overall quality of life.

Adjunctive therapies employed by Psynergy Programs provide constructive activities and socialization opportunities suited to a wide array of client interests, needs and abilities. These activities include horticulture, art, music, dance/movement, recreation/leisure, yoga/meditation, equine therapy, pet assisted therapy, walking, weight training, academic development/educational support, as well as volunteer work experience, paid employment and community based, self-help support groups.