What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program? A Guide for Parents
When your child is spiraling—missing school, shutting down emotionally, or caught in a cycle of substance use or erratic behavior—every option feels either too much or not enough. Maybe you’ve tried outpatient therapy, but the progress isn’t holding. Maybe you’ve had to pick them up from a hospital or call a crisis line. You want […]
7 Things No One Tells You About Getting Sober in a Small Town
Getting sober in Raynham, Massachusetts doesn’t look like the highlight reels you see on Instagram. It’s not a beach in Bali or a glossy shot of a smoothie bowl. It’s quiet. Sometimes suffocating. Sometimes peaceful. Often both. It’s grocery store run-ins with people who knew you when you were still using. It’s long walks with […]
When Outpatient Isn’t Enough: How a Partial Hospitalization Program Can Prevent Relapse
You’ve hoped. You’ve held on. Maybe you’ve even convinced yourself that the last relapse was the last relapse. But now you’re back to watching for the signs—again. Your 20-year-old swears they’re okay, but they’re avoiding appointments. Sleeping all day. You’ve found the missing cash. The phone calls at strange hours. The late nights. You know […]
Alcohol Made Me Fun: 5 Myths That Almost Kept Me From Getting Help
There was a time when I believed alcohol was my magic switch. It turned up the volume on my personality, softened my insecurities, and gave me a seat at the table. At least, that’s what I told myself. The truth was messier—and lonelier. The myths we tell ourselves about drinking aren’t just lies. They’re shields. […]
“I Love Them—But I’m Drowning”: What Alcohol Addiction Treatment at Lion Heart Can (and Can’t) Do
There’s loving someone through addiction. And then there’s losing yourself in it. If you’re here, it’s likely because you’ve stood in that in-between place—wanting to hold on to them, even as your own strength slips. You’ve Googled treatments, you’ve begged and bartered, and you’ve probably asked yourself more than once, “Am I helping, or am […]
To the Person Who Left PHP and Doesn’t Know If They Can Come Back
Dear You, Maybe you stopped coming because life got complicated. Maybe it felt like too much. Or not enough. Maybe you didn’t mean to ghost the program, but one missed day turned into two, and then it felt too awkward to come back. We get it. And we’re not mad. If you left our Partial […]
“On Paper, I Was Fine”: 5 Signs You Might Actually Need a Partial Hospitalization Program
I wasn’t falling apart. Not technically. Bills were paid. Emails returned. I smiled when I had to. But inside, everything felt like static. If you’ve ever lived in that in-between—functional but unraveling—here are five moments that might sound uncomfortably familiar. 1. I Cried in My Car for 47 Minutes—Then Led a Staff Meeting I was […]
“Am I Helping or Enabling?” 5 Hard Questions We Answer in Family Support at Lion Heart
When your child is using again, it doesn’t just break your heart. It confuses it. Exhausts it. Makes you question every decision, every memory, and every instinct you thought you could trust. In our Family Support Program at Lion Heart, we sit with parents—every week—who are facing this exact moment. Some feel ashamed they let […]
How Trauma Affects the Brain — and How Therapy Can Rewire It
Trauma changes you—but not just emotionally. It rewires the way your brain functions, how you process information, and how you respond to stress, relationships, and the world around you. The good news? With the right treatment, your brain can heal. At Lion Heart Behavioral Health, we offer trauma-informed care that not only addresses emotional symptoms […]
EMDR, CBT, and DBT: Choosing the Right Trauma Therapy Approach
Trauma impacts people in deeply personal and often invisible ways. While some experience flashbacks or panic attacks, others struggle with low self-worth, emotional numbness, or relationship difficulties. The good news? Trauma is treatable—with the right therapy. At Lion Heart Behavioral Health, we offer three of the most effective, evidence-based trauma therapies: EMDR, CBT, and DBT. […]