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Celebrating Oneness

Posted on 06/06/2013 10:00

Celebrating Oneness
On June 2, 2013, Skyland Trail hosted a community interfaith worship service, entitled Celebrating Oneness. The event was followed by a volunteer cele...
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Learning How to Survive Through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy at Skyland Trail

Posted on 06/03/2013 10:32

Learning How to Survive Through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy at Skyland Trail
By Shelley W., former Skyland Trail client As the result of a major manic episode and subsequent hospitalization, I entered Skyland Trail in May 2011...
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Meet Elizabeth Moore, Social Integration Primary Counselor

Posted on 05/13/2013 12:15

Meet Elizabeth Moore, Social Integration Primary Counselor
Elizabeth Moore, LPC is the Primary Counselor for Social Integration at Skyland Trail. The Social Integration recovery community w...
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Meet Ayo Yetunde, Pastoral Counselor

Posted on 05/07/2013 10:12

Meet Ayo Yetunde, Pastoral Counselor
Skyland Trail welcomes Pamela Ayo Yetunde as our pastoral counselor.  In her new role, Ayo plans services for clients, facilitates group discussi...
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The Impact of Art Therapy

Posted on 04/29/2013 12:37

The Impact of Art Therapy
On Friday, May 3rd, Skyland Trail is hosting the 16th Annual Arts in the Garden event.   This event celebrates Mental Health Month by giving...
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Hope Springs Eternal

Posted on 04/08/2013 11:47

Hope Springs Eternal
“Hope springs eternal” on the campuses at Skyland Trail, especially in springtime when the return of unfolding new growth and budding flow...
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Momentum at Skyland Trail in 2012

Posted on 04/02/2013 09:00

Momentum at Skyland Trail in 2012
President's Letter as published in the 2012 Annual Report. The signs of strong momentum at Skyland Trail were everywhere in 2012.  Client and fa...
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Musical Notes: Jeff Barnes

Posted on 03/26/2013 08:19

Reprinted with permission from the Skyland Trail client newsletter. Written by Skyland Trail clients Erica and Vadi When we come in on Wednesday, an...
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Billy Howard: Step Inside My Head

Posted on 03/11/2013 13:03

Billy Howard: Step Inside My Head
Billy Howard is the featured speaker at this year's Skyland Trail Associates Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show. Howard is a 2011-2012 Rosalynn Carter...
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Associates President Page Morocco: Why I support Skyland Trail

Posted on 03/06/2013 08:43

Associates President Page Morocco: Why I support Skyland Trail
Page Morocco is President of the Skyland Trail Associates, an auxiliary group of women who support Skyland Trail through fundraising efforts and speci...
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Three Questions with Reintegration Coach, Michael Berger

Posted on 03/04/2013 08:57

Michael Berger is a Reintegration Coach at Skyland Trail. Sometimes, our clients and other individuals recovering from mental illness need a little ex...
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Happy Employee Appreciation Day

Posted on 03/01/2013 08:00

On the first Friday in March, America recognizes National Employee Appreciation Day.  At Skyland Trail, we are especially appreciative of our str...
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Three Questions with Board Chair, John Gordon

Posted on 01/07/2013 00:00

John C. Gordon is the new chair of the Skyland Trail board of directors. John has been a member of the Skyland Trail leadership team for more than 20 ...
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The Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness

Posted on 12/19/2012 02:46

Three Questions with Dr. Ray Kotwicki, Skyland Trail Chief Medical Officer 1. Why do we see mental illness emerge in young adults in their 20s? We&r...
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In Recovery: A poem by a graduate of Skyland Trail

Posted on 11/26/2012 21:08

IN RECOVERY We are in recovery and must realize With each passing day, there are certain Things we should not do But that’s not a big price ...
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Season of Change

Posted on 11/21/2012 22:35

Season of Change
On November 18, Skyland Trail hosted its fall community worship service, entitled Seasons of Change. The event was followed by an alumni celebration and luncheon. Below is an excerpt from the message delivered by Rev. Adam Garner, MDiv, LAPC. Adam leads the Pastoral Counseling program at Skyland Trail.
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Fellowship through Spirituality

Posted on 08/13/2012 21:36

Skyland Trail to host its 3rd Annual Fellowship through Spirituality on Sunday, August 26th from 10 am – Noon. All clients as well as client families and loved ones are invited to participate.
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Vocational Services offers resume help

Posted on 07/18/2012 17:00

Marie P. used the Vocational Services program at Skyland Trail to update her resume and prepare for returning to the workforce. “I used the Vo...
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Skyland Trail North Campus Photos

Posted on 07/05/2012 21:46

Skyland Trail North Campus Photos
You may have read in our Spring 2012 annual Journeys magazine that Skyland Trail’s North Campus was recently renovated.
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Benefits of Laughter Chairs Announced

Posted on 06/25/2012 21:39

Benefits of Laughter Chairs Announced
Skyland Trail announced the volunteer leadership for its 15th annual Benefits of Laughter gala, to be held October 17, 2012 at the St. Regis Atlanta Buckhead.
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Southern Shindig 2012

Posted on 06/14/2012 21:49

Southern Shindig 2012
Skyland Trail’s Second annual Southern Shindig was held at The Trolley Barn in April and was a great success. The event was organized by a ...
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Vocational Services helps creative client find creative job

Posted on 06/01/2012 16:50

Coleman H. is a former Skyland Trail client who used our Vocational Services program to find a job where he could apply his passion and creativity. ...
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Horticulture Project on Display at Whole Foods

Posted on 05/30/2012 21:57

Horticulture Project on Display at Whole Foods
Skyland Trail’s Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) core group collaborated as a team in horticulture therapy to make vegetable/herb garden crate...
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Another Successful Arts in the Garden

Posted on 05/29/2012 22:03

Another Successful Arts in the Garden
Thank you to everyone who helped make our annual Arts in the Garden event a huge success! Attendees enjoyed workshops, performances and art throu...
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Vocational Services offers guidance and support

Posted on 05/15/2012 17:08

Note: “Elaine” has chosen to keep her identity confidential. One of the biggest questions clients have when preparing to return to work i...
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The Spirit of Recovery

Posted on 05/15/2012 03:16

This article, written by Susan Lindsey, appeared in the Spring 2012 issue of our Journeys Magazine. From the outside, Roberta W. appeared to have it ...
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Skyland Trail Announces New Chief Operating Officer

Posted on 05/14/2012 22:09

Skyland Trail Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Skyland Trail is pleased to welcome Mark “Klay” Weaver to the organization as Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, Klay wi...
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Resume and job application support pay off

Posted on 04/27/2012 17:21

Marie P. is a former Skyland Trail client who used our Vocational Services Program to return to the workforce. "Rebecca helped me by checking over m...
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Spring Worship Celebrates Rhythms of the Heart

Posted on 04/16/2012 22:18

Spring Worship Celebrates Rhythms of the Heart
Thank you to all the clients, volunteers, staff and family members who joined us this past Sunday for our Spring Worship Service. It was a gorgeous Sp...
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You're Invited to Arts in the Garden

Posted on 04/10/2012 22:22

You're Invited to Arts in the Garden
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Welcome New Board Members

Posted on 04/03/2012 22:40

Skyland Trail is pleased to welcome Melissa Lowe to its Board of Directors and Mike Dobbs, Missy Madden, Kim Marks, and Mark W. Tipton to the Advisory...
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Sign Up for the Southern Shindig!

Posted on 03/29/2012 22:41

Sign Up for the Southern Shindig!
Mark your calendars- in just a few weeks it will be time for our second annual Southern Shindig–  it’s a night of food and fun for a ...
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Mental Health Day at the Capitol

Posted on 02/08/2012 23:04

Mental Health Day at the Capitol
Skyland Trail took a strong message to government representatives in Atlanta, as part of an annual event to bring awareness to the unique issues faced...
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Speaker Announced for Associates Luncheon

Posted on 02/03/2012 23:07

Speaker Announced for Associates Luncheon
The Skyland Trail Associates, an auxiliary group of volunteers and donors, announce their fifth Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show Friday, Marc...
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Save the Date for the Associates Luncheon!

Posted on 01/23/2012 23:10

Save the Date for the Associates Luncheon!
Save the date!  The 5th Annual Associates Luncheon will be held Friday, March 16, 2012 at Cherokee Town Club. Stay tuned for details about ...
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Family Support at Skyland Trail

Posted on 06/18/2011 20:49

It’s been more than four years since Don and Maryland McCarty’s son David received a diagnosis of schizophrenia, permanently altering the ...
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Doughnuts and the Beach: The Importance of DBT

Posted on 05/03/2011 02:36

Opposite ideas or feelings may initially appear to be contradictory.  For instance, how can I want to look great in my swimsuit for a trip to the...

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