Therapeutic Modalities

SeaSide Palm Beach brings a bio-psycho-social approach to the treatment rehabilitation of behavioral health disorders. It is increasingly evident that patients who have mental health problems in addition to chemical dependency face a more complex path in recovery. SeaSide Palm Beach offers a co-occurring dual diagnosis disorders program with a unique balance of individual and group therapy.

Equine Therapy

SeaSide Palm Beach equine therapy is one of the many successful tools utilized in treating a wide variety of substance abuse issues and is particularly effective for guest that are dually diagnosed. At SeaSide Palm Beach, we have convenient access to a professionally certified equine therapist at a private, custom built stable with thoroughbred horses.

EMDR

EMDR is an information processing therapy and uses an eight-phase approach to address the experiential contributors of a wide range of pathologies. It attends to the past experiences that have set the groundwork for pathology; the current situations that trigger dysfunctional emotions, beliefs and sensations; and the positive experience needed to enhance future adaptive behaviors and mental health.

Light & Sound Neurotherapy

Neurotherapy encompasses a variety of drug-free technologies designed to improve brain functioning. EEG biofeedback (also known as neurofeedback) is the most researched neurotherapy for treating substance abuse disorders. Neurofeedback teaches people how to strengthen desired brainwave patterns to improve their ability to relax and maintain focused attention as well as develop many other positive mental states.

Eastern Body-Centered Psychotherapy

The use of Eastern body-centered psychotherapy allows transformational healing to occur. Psychotherapy and body-centered awareness focuses our client’s conscious awareness on the sensations of the breath and body.

Body Centered Wellness

Our Body centered Wellness program is overseen by a Medical doctor trained in both allopathic and holistic medicine. Body balancing and detoxification is the first step towards physical renewal. Seaside Palm Beach’s program options include therapies used by naturopathic doctors, Chinese medicine, Aruvedic methods and Native American medicine. We address chemical and nutrient imbalances, food allergies and organ system detoxification.

The second phase focuses on body replenishment. This includes massage therapy, daily exercise and meditation, Tai-Chi and Chi-Gong, yoga, water aerobics and outdoor recreational activities. We offer tailed vitamin and mineral supplements, systemic enzymes, probiotics and a conscious nutrition program that features options rich in anti-oxidants and gastronomic options rich in vitamins and minerals.

We also offer:

• Chiropractic Services
• Cranio Sacral Therapy
• Acupuncture Biofeedback
• Energy Therapies
• Reiki
• Meditation

Spiritual Guidance

There is a fundamental need for wholeness in each person’s life. Spirituality in recovery is the tool that helps one define their meaning and purpose.

– Rabbi Nachum Simon, Ph.D., C.A.P.
Member of Seaside’s spiritual team

Spirituality is one of the central tenants of the 12 step recovery process, and at Seaside we understand that defining spirituality is an individual process - that each guest must be given the opportunity to define what spirituality means in their own lives. We offer counsel from noted spiritual leaders of all faiths as our guests embark on their journey to spiritual understanding.

Led by our spiritual advisor Vince DePasquale, the integrated healing of mind, body and spirit is the essence of SeaSide Palm Beach. Father Vince has lectured nationally on issues surrounding all types of addictions and addictive relationships. Father Vince is best known for his expertise in identifying the role of family in the origin of codependency and its treatment using the six stages of recovery program for codependency. He also specializes in the cause and treatment for addiction relating to grief, loss and separation.

Rabbi Nahum Simon and the founder and co-executive director of Rodfei Shalom Fellowship, an organization that brings Judaism and recovery together through programming and education.

Imam Jory Kareem, a student of Islam, attended Bowie State University, Haywood University and John Hopkins University. Mr. Kareem is currently a Therapist at Behavioral Health of Palm Beaches. He states that “spirituality is the antidote for diseases of a spiritual nature.” He will present “The Path to Peace,” an Islamic approach to healing. “The correct application of spiritual principles will allow all people to reflect benevolent character and graceful conduct.”