Holistic Approach

Mental Health Center of San Diego

As technology advances and develops rapidly, increased incorporation of technological advances into patient treatment is becoming more common. It is common to hear about the importance of taking a holistic approach to therapy in San Diego. The term “holistic” refers to treating one’s health, including mind, body, and spirit care.

Following only one aspect of a healthy lifestyle, such as eating a healthy diet, while ignoring the other elements, such as living in a toxic environment and working in a hostile environment, is not considered a holistic approach and thus does not constitute living a healthy life.

What Does a “Holistic Approach” Mean?

The most basic definition of what it means to approach something from a holistic perspective in mind, body, and spirit. From substance abuse and alcoholism (substance use disorders) to depression and anxiety (psychological disorders), the holistic approach is being used to treat a wide range of mental health issues (personality disorders). It has been discovered that mental health is not the only thing affected by any type of mental health disorder. Since mental health issues affect physical and spiritual health, we’ve discovered that this is true.

Each person’s unique situation necessitates a holistic approach to treatment, which includes a thorough examination of the mind, body, and spirit. They must have their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being addressed simultaneously to have a better chance of long-term recovery.

Holistic Approach Types

When we talk about psychotherapy, we are talking about an umbrella term that can refer to various types of treatments. The term “holistic therapist” is often used to describe professionals who provide this type of treatment, but they may also refer to their practice as:

Eclectic or integrative Therapy

This therapeutic approach draws on various traditions and techniques to best meet the client’s needs.

Mind-body Therapy

It refers to techniques geared towards improving body functioning and inducing relaxation to improve health.

Somatic Therapy

A body-centered approach employs strategies such as breathwork, dance, and meditation to help people heal from trauma, stress, and other mental illnesses.

Spiritual Therapy

It is a method of exploring problems that a person is experiencing in their life that takes into account their religious beliefs and spiritual faith.

Techniques Used in Holistic Approach to Treatment

Holistic therapy entails various methods to help patients understand their symptoms and root causes. In addition, these methods are intended to help people become more self-aware to see the links between their physical well-being, mental health, and interpersonal relationships and the roles these play in maintaining good mental health.

It is common for these techniques to be based on mindfulness and bodywork. Many complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) techniques can promote relaxation and help people better understand their body-mind-spirit connection. Practices such as these include:

Yoga

Breath Work

Sound Healing

Music Therapy

Mindfulness

Art Therapy

Psychotherapy approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, and person-centered therapy are also used in holistic approaches to treatment.

What Does a Holistic Approach Help With?

Holistic therapy can be beneficial in treating various issues and psychological disorders. Some of these are as follows:

• Addictions • Anxiety • Depression • Emotions

• Relationships • Productivity • Stress

Because this type of therapy aims to heal the whole person, it may be particularly beneficial for problems that do not have a single, clearly defined cause or affect multiple aspects of a person’s life.