Why is the PT approach effective?
Over time, our members come to see that their psychiatric problems can be understood, accepted, and managed. Feeling out of control can often be forecasted and managed before things get out of hand. When a crisis situation hits hard, though, people can move through it – including hospitalization when needed – without losing jobs, relationships, and hope. At PT, supportive relationships are key factors of healing and restoration. As an intentional community, we handle our problems, secrets, and frustrations with trust. Our belief in social responsibility promotes mutual encouragement – we have found that the effect of peer support is comparable (and sometimes superior) to the intervention of mental health professionals.
