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Stories of Healing: Montanna Christoffersen

We invite Montanna Christoffersen to share her healing journey with us, where she recounts her experience at Milestones and how it has encouraged her to destigmatize the notion of “residential treatment” so that people might understand that healing is possible inside a safe environment like Milestones.

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Emotional Wellness | Blog

The Heart of Hospitality

Discover the heart behind Milestone's healing hospitality.

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Stories of Healing: Tristan Trechsel 

We begin a 4-part series where we welcome past clients as they share the impacts of trauma on their lives, the pivotal moments that encouraged them to reach out in pursuit of a different path, and the transformative work they experienced at Milestones. 

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Emotional Wellness | Blog

Understanding Our Emotions: Feelings Wheel and Worksheet

Does the thought of "feeling" your feelings make your skin crawl? Learn to understand yourselves better with the help of a feelings wheel and worksheet.

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What Does Trauma Recovery Look Like?

We take a unique look at how we can lean into a recovery lifestyle and pursue a journey of healing.

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How Do I Know If Residential Treatment Is Right For Me?

We explore how to determine if residential care is the right next step in your recovery journey and outline how the Milestones and Admissions teams collaborate to help people assess their unique needs and goals and make the right choice for their season and situation.

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Alum Story | Blog

The Ripple Effect of Healing: Mark’s Story

"Before attending Milestones, I lived in constant fear. After working with the incredible team at Milestones, I feel whole again. I don’t wake up in fear anymore. I’m able to live to my fullest potential, helping others find healing. I’m pretty happy. That’s no small feat."

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How is Equine Therapy an Effective Tool for Treating Trauma?

We take a deep dive into the uniquely powerful connecting modality of Equine Therapy and how it can unlock healing and cultivate connection with ourselves and others.

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Trauma | Episode 010

What Does a Day at Milestones Look Like?

A behind-the-scenes look into life at Milestones with team members Crystal and Matthew. They answer all our questions about the ins and outs of the residential treatment experience.

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Emotional Wellness | Blog

How to Truly Support a Loved One

How can you walk alongside a loved one who is struggling with the effects of trauma without doing it at the expense of your own health? Discover 4 helpful reminders to support the ones you love.

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Trauma | Episode 009

How Are IFS and EMDR Effective Tools for Treating Trauma?

We explore how the therapeutic modalities of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be effective tools in healing trauma.

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Trauma | Episode 008

How Do I Support a Loved One Who Has Experienced Trauma?

We’re exploring the best ways to show up for our loved ones who have experienced trauma and how to offer sustainable support.

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Trauma | Episode 007

How is Adventure Therapy an Effective Tool for Treating Trauma?

We sit down with therapists Marie Turley and Bobby Chapman to talk through the impactful modality of adventure therapy and their passion for helping patients get outside the therapy room and into their bodies with this unique way of treating trauma.

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How Does Trauma Impact Our Relationships?

A unique look at how trauma impacts our relationships with the people around us. We often say that we're hardwired for community, but the effects of trauma have real consequences on our relationships.

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Depression | Blog

How to Talk About Suicide

Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. How can we create more dialogue to give ourselves and our loved ones a safe space to open up?

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Trauma | Blog

Misconceptions of Trauma

Uncover 5 misconceptions of trauma that are keeping your from the healing you deserve.

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