Blog | Milestones | Residential Trauma Therapy

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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Trauma | EPISODE 011

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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Trauma | Episode 006

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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Trauma | Episode 005

How are EMDR and Brainspotting Effective Tools for Treating Trauma?

We explore the therapeutic modalities of Brain Spotting and EMDR and how these two forms of therapy can help people address their trauma and decrease panic and anxiety.

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Trauma | Episode 004

How Does Trauma Impact Our Physical Health?

How Dr. Sara and Dr. Neil partner to help clients better understand the mind-body connection and many of the things we often dismiss or overlook regarding our physical health.

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Emotional Wellness | Blog

The Mind-Body Connection

With their unique approaches and specialties, siblings psychiatrist Dr. Neil Bomar and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Sara Bomar play a vital and unique role for clients of Milestones. Read on for an exclusive interview with the Drs. Bomar to better understand the mind-body connection that informs and influences the way they approach their clients and the advice they’d have for us all as we seek to have a more holistic approach to our health.

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Trauma | Episode 003

How are Psychodrama and Community Effective Tools for Treating Trauma?

Mickenzie and Christopher chat with therapists Samantha Bishop and Terence Smith to explore an effective experiential modality called psychodrama.

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Trauma | Episode 002

How Does Trauma Impact Our Brains?

Explore how traumatic experiences rewire and impact our brains, as well as a few treatment methods that help the brain heal from trauma.

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Relationships | Blog

4 Characteristics of Safe People

Did you know that the practice of "leaning into safe community" is one of the best things we can do to navigate anxiety, stress, and overwhelm? But what is a safe person?

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