You may be curious about the elephant symbolism that you’ve seen on our website and in our office. Our business of mental wellness is a hard thing to represent visually. We cringe when we see images of a sad face or broken mirror. Those are one-dimensional representations and limit the perception of what it means to have mental illness or substance abuse issues. This type of imagery adds to the stigma that we actively try to combat. There had to be a better way of telling our story through imagery.
One of our owners has always loved elephants and unconsciously gravitated toward using elephant art throughout his home. As we researched elephant symbolism we found it to be such a good fit, that we decided immediately that the elephant would be our “mascot” for lack of a better word. Some of the things we learned about elephants that inspired us are as follows.
Elephants are among the most intelligent creatures with whom we share the planet. The The Mind Store team strives to use intelligent and strategic approaches to our treatment of patients to create meaningful change in their lives as soon as possible.
Elephants have a complex brain that is capable of advanced learning, strong emotions, and familial loyalty. Families are a critical part of the treatments we perform, because we recognize how mental illness and substance abuse are a weight on loved ones in addition to the afflicted individual.
Elephants have a long memory and use their experience to help themselves and their families survive. We hope that the strategies and lessons we share patients will resonate and stay in the forefront of their memories, which will help them survive, thrive, and live more fulfilled lives long into the future.
Elephants are a powerful role model for spiritually, because they are bound to their family, they are gentle yet powerful, and they are unstoppable once set on a path. Our connection to a higher power, whether through prayer, medication, or nature can serve as inspiration to continue down the path toward healing.
Elephants symbolize loyalty and remind us to remain loyal in spite of difficult circumstances. By remaining loyal to our medical philosophies, staff, and patients, we deliver on our promise that “you are not alone in your feelings.” You can reply on The Mind Store to help you through difficult times.
– E.M.
"Their entire team is FABULOUS. They have always treated me with dignity and respect. I have watched them with other clients as well and I see their genuine compassion for everyone that walks thru the door. I initially went to them because I moved to CO in late 2017 and they were the first place that had an opening. I needed a psychiatrist to keep me on my Rx. I was surprised when Dr Park spent more than 15 mins going over my past Rx history with me, as has been my experience for many years. Not only did we discuss Rx, he then spent another 45 mins talking to me as a counselor. I had never had a psychiatrist/counselor combo before and was amazed at how effective it is when your Dr hears more about what's going in your life than just the effects of your current Rx. This treatment model is not practiced by someone that doesn't care about his patients. He could offer the basics that most psychiatrists offer and still bill insurance the same amount but he wants his patients to succeed and is invested in their progress. He also doesn't believe in keeping someone in therapy forever. Even if it means less income for him, when you stabilize to the point that you have better things to do than spend 30 mins with him, it's a sign that you may be ready to engage in therapy less often and he will tell you that. Dr Park has been a life and marriage saver for me and he is amazingly efficient. He gets done in 1-2 sessions what would take 6 months for another counselor because he doesn't dance around the issues. To do this, he may be more blunt with you than you might have experienced before and that may be off putting to some. If you are ready to do the hard work to make your life enjoyable again, Dr Park is your man! He also got me hooked up with TMS. If you are someone that has struggled with depression for a long time and taken Rx that hasn't been effective, talk to someone about TMS. It's a game changer. It may sound like hokey fake science. It's not. It works and works fast. THANK YOU!"