The Freedom Institute Blog
Getting Started with Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy
Freedom Institute recently introduced the Harm Reduction framework alongside our existing abstinence-based model. Learn about what behaviors IHRP treats, the admissions process, and more.
Q&A with Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Pioneer, Andrew Tatarsky, PhD
Dr. Andrew Tatarsky dives into the progress of Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP), the harm reduction model at Freedom Institute, alongside Freedom’s existing abstinence-based model.
Coping Ahead: A DBT Skill to Serve You Well
If your 2024 resolution is still in action, or if you’re ready to start a new one, Ryan Flanagan, MD, Team Lead of Silver Hill Hospital’s ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program, has some recommendations for steeling your resolve and increasing your chances of turning a resolution into a new lifestyle.
Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Essentials Training
February 23 - 25, 2024
9:00am - 4:30pm
This training course, led by Andrew Tatarsky, PhD, brings a therapeutic orientation to harm reduction settings, a harm reduction frame to treatment settings, and informs all phases of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
The program consists of a combination of lectures, role-plays, case examples, and discussions.
Freedom Institute Welcomes Andrew Tatarsky, PhD, Pioneer and Founder of Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy
“NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reflecting their collective commitment to proven and progressive treatment models to best serve all patients, Freedom Institute and Silver Hill Hospital have announced Andrew Tatarsky, PhD, as the new Director of Clinical Programming for Freedom Institute, an outpatient treatment and recovery center in midtown Manhattan…”
Freedom Institute Hiring Master’s Level Therapist
Freedom Institute is currently hiring a Master’s Level Psychotherapist with demonstrated proficiency in facilitating DBT groups as well as in conducting DBT-focused individual therapy.
Freedom Institute Hiring Director of Clinical Programming
Freedom Institute is currently hiring a Director of Clinical Programming, a part-time or full-time role for a clinical psychologist (PhD or PsyD) with a broad background in clinical practice with complex patients (comorbid psychiatric and substance use disorders) and interested in building new programs.
Treatment for Opioid Addiction
In this VeryWell Mind article on opioid addiction treatments, Ryan Wade, MD, Medical Director, discusses effective medications as well as recent policy and formulation updates that make certain opioid treatments more accessible.
How AI can be a Powerful Tool in Mental Healthcare
In this Digital Healthcare article, Ryan Wade, MD, Medical Director at Freedom Institute discusses the use of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare, discussing instances where it adds value and areas where it falls short.
June Open House Celebrates Partnership with Silver Hill Hospital
On Thursday, June 22, Freedom Institute hosted an open house officially marking our partnership with Silver Hill Hospital.
Connection is Essential in Recovery
Alcoholism, addiction, substance use disorders…whatever name you call it, it is a disease of isolation. At Freedom Institute, we say that connection is the best prevention and there is power in knowing you are not alone.
A Guide to Choosing the Best Residential Treatment Centers for Recovery Success
Finding the help you need for yourself, a loved one or a client should not be the hard part. Freedom Institute is here to guide you.
Compassion Fatigue vs. Empathic Distress? How can you tell the difference?
Compassion Fatigue is a buzzword these days. But is it Compassion Fatigue or Empathic Distress? How can you tell the difference, and does it really matter? Our Clinical Director, April Tully, LCSW, explains more.
A Happy New Year Message: "Be kind to yourself. Wherever you are, get help. Don't be ashamed."
Sir Anthony Hopkins celebrates 47 years of sobriety and an inspirational New Year’s message: “Be kind to yourself! Don’t be ashamed. Get help.” The start of a new year is the right time to examine your relationship with substances. Our clinicians provide some guidelines to support you.
DBT & DBT PE: The Cutting Edge of Treating Trauma and Substance Use Disorders
Renowned as innovators in the treatment of substance use disorders, we are now poised to treat trauma using Dialectical Behavior Treatment Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE), the latest cutting-edge version of DBT specifically created to address trauma.
How to Prevent a Relapse During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching. Office parties, holiday gatherings, and family events can be a cause of stress and temptation. Freedom Institute teaches the skills to prevent relapse.
Drug Testing: An Essential Tool in Recovery
Drug testing is an essential tool in recovery and both Freedom Institute’s and Veritus’ Professionals Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) require weekly random drug testing of all our clients. And there are reasons.
The Art of Art Therapy and DBT: Q & A with Christen Ann Meyer, LCAT ATR-BC
Seriously? You want me to draw? Art Therapy, used in combination with DBT, is one of the many unique tools that Freedom Institute uses to treat substance abuse and addiction and support long-term recovery.