Adventure Therapy at Luminis Health PathwaysWe use every tool to help you recover and stay strong when you're receiving inpatient substance use treatment at Luminis Health Pathways. Besides being unique and fun, our adventure therapy program offers:Personal motivation through excitement. Our on-site ropes course features more than 20 high and low activities. Plus vertical challenges that include a 45-foot climbing tower and a 12-foot climbing wall.A chance for reflection. Adventure therapy offers a respite from the chaos of daily life. It takes place on our tranquil Pathways campus, nestled in a beautiful, wooded area just outside Annapolis.Expert staff. You'll be in good, safe hands during your adventure therapy. Our staff is specially trained to work with those recovering from substance use.
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Adventure Therapy
Dare to Believe in YourselfTrust — in yourself and others — plays a big part in recovery from substance use. Adventure therapy challenges you to regain the trust you've lost. It confirms your ability to handle whatever the future holds. What is Adventure Therapy?Adventure therapy is a form of behavioral psychotherapy that uses team-based exercises and daring obstacle courses to teach you to believe in yourself.Activities like walking a rope bridge high in a tree canopy test your motivation and commitment.Set outdoors, adventure therapy is a full sensory experience. It taps into the stress-relieving power of nature. And taps into helping you make behavior changes critical to your healing process.You're safe every step of the way. Your harness protects you from falling, but you still must have the determination to walk across that bridge to get to the other side."If I can do that, I can do anything." That's a typical feeling after completing adventure therapy.
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Outpatient Therapy for Mental Health
Let's focus on your mental health.Mental health issues can cast a shadow on your life. Depression can cloud your days. Anxiety can come on suddenly and overwhelm you.We're here to help you navigate the storm. And bring back the sunshine. We help you emerge stronger than you were before.We know that depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges can also trigger substance use as an effort to self-medicate. We can give you the tools to manage your mental health in a healthy way. Every day.
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Depression and Anxiety
We understand depression and anxiety can cast a shadow over your life. We're here to let the light back in.
Luminis Health provides a complete support system for depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges.
Depression and anxiety can leave you feeling like you're all alone. But you're not. More than 41% of adults now say they have depression or anxiety.
What Is Depression?
Depression is a disease. It affects one in six adults at some point in their life.
Depression can cause you to feel sad, empty and hopeless. You may struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep or you may sleep too much. Or eat too much or not at all. You may avoid the people and things that once brought you joy.
Depression does more than just affect your mood. You feel, think and act differently. It can trigger thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
There are many types and causes of depression. We can help you find your way through whatever depression you face.
What Is Anxiety?
Sudden, intense or uncontrollable fear, panic or worry. Anxiety can freeze you in the moment and in your life. More than 31% of U.S. adults struggle with anxiety at some point in their lives.
There are many types and causes of anxiety. It's not something you can "just get over." But it is something you can learn to work through and manage with the right treatment.
Why Luminis Health?At Luminis Health, we have an all-women urogynecology team — including nurses, specialists, surgeons and assistants. We listen to you and offer on-site exams and tests. Then, we outline a path forward that addresses your concerns and treatment wishes.We know many women suffer in silence, unsure of whether their symptoms are a "normal" part of the aging or post-baby experience. You may feel embarrassed about your pelvic health issues. That's why we offer initial consults that provide you privacy, support and education. Our goal is for you to leave feeling informed and empowered.It's time to embrace life without painful and limiting pelvic health symptoms.
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Pelvic Health (Urogynecology)
What is Urogynecology?Although you can't see them, women's pelvic muscles are powerhouses. The pelvis supports the bladder and bowel, as well as sexual and reproductive organs.That's why many women with pelvic problems need providers who specialize in both female sexual and reproductive health and the urinary and digestive systems. Enter the urogynecologist: an expert in women's pelvic health.
Tips for Finding a Doula1. Start looking early in your pregnancyChoosing a doula early in your pregnancy will give you time to get to know each other and get comfortable with your birth plan.2. Talk to other familiesTalking with friends who have used a doula about their experience can help you start and even narrow your search. Technology – Facebook groups, a Google search for other online groups and forums – can connect you with other moms in your area.3. Talk with the provider who’s caring for you during your pregnancyLet your doctor or midwife know you’re planning on having a doula as part of your labor and delivery team. And if your provider has worked with a doula in the past, they may be able to offer a recommendation.4. Check with doula certification programsMost programs offer national, and even global, online directories of certified doulas that you can search by location.5. Interview potential doulasYou not only want to gather important information about them and their background, but you also need to get a feel for whether your personalities are a good fit.6. Know your Healthcare CoverageReach out to your insurance provider to see if they cover the cost of having a doula by your side during childbirth. Also, don’t forget about your HSA/FSA accounts– they may chip in to help cover those expenses, giving you some extra peace of mind during this special time.7. Trust your gutWhen you choose someone to provide any service, there’s no doubt experience and technical skills are must-haves. But soft skills, such as communication, empathy and teamwork, come into play too. Pay attention to how you connect with and feel when you’re with them. No one knows you and what you need better than you do. Listen to and follow your instincts.
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Doula Support
Welcoming your support teamWhether it’s your first baby or you’re adding a brother or sister to the family, having a safe, healthy and positive labor experience is what every family wants.One option for many women and their partners is to include a doula as part of their care team.A doula is a trained, non-medical, professional who nurtures, supports and offers guidance for families throughout labor and delivery, and after the birth. Doulas offer a wide range of services, including help with breastfeeding as well as postpartum care.Studies show a doula’s continuous labor support benefits mom and baby in many ways. It can often mean:• A more satisfying birth experience• Less need for pain medications• Less likelihood of needing a cesarean delivery• Shorter laborAt Luminis Health, we support the inclusion of doulas as part of your care team through pregnancy, labor and delivery.*Luminis Health uses a third party event registration service. Please note that EventBrite will be facilitating the event registration process and will handle any personal information collected in accordance with the EventBrite Privacy Policy.