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Staff Highlight: Kyuanté Jenkins

February 22, 2024
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Learn about Kyuante Jenkins, CBT Recovery Community Assistant Director at Skyland Trail.

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How Skyland Trail Addresses Trauma

January 16, 2024
illustration of person in setting with head in hands in distress - title is how we address trauma

The model of care practiced at the Skyland Trail adult and adolescent treatment programs is “trauma-informed.” By helping trauma survivors first address symptoms of depression, anxiety, or borderline personality disorder, trauma-informed psychiatric treatment allows patients to develop insight and adopt healthy coping skills to handle difficult emotions before beginning the challenging work of processing their specific trauma.

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Staff Highlight: Steve Morris

December 21, 2023
Steve Morris

Read to learn more about Steve Morris, Senior Healthcare Recruiter at Skyland Trail.

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Staff Highlight: Chase Turner

November 27, 2023

Get to know Chase Turner, TMS Technician at Skyland Trail in Atlanta, Georgia.

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10 Common Types of Cognitive Distortions

November 15, 2023
A mental health professional speaks to a group of patients while standing next to a whiteboard filled with examples of cognitive distortions

Learn about common cognitive distortions that lead to unhealthy thought patterns and influence moods and behaviors in harmful ways.

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Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Ngo

November 13, 2023
Elizabeth Ngo

Read on to learn about Elizabeth Ngo, LMFT, an adolescent family therapist with Skyland Trail’s adolescent program.

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Navigating the Path of Recovery: Empathy, Education, and Collaboration

September 18, 2023

Hear from our Assistant Director of the Dual Diagnosis program, Sarah Overton, LCSW, on the complex intersection of mental health and substance use.

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Navigating Job Interview Anxiety: Strategies for Confidence and Success

August 16, 2023

Job interviews can be both exciting and nerve-wracking experiences for job seekers. Read on to delve into specific examples and strategies for how to navigate anxiety throughout the job interview process.

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Back to School: Strategies for Supporting Teen Mental Health

July 28, 2023
8 Ways to support your child in school

Going back to school can pose mental health challenges. By equipping children with the tools to plan effectively, manage stress, and communicate their needs, parents can empower their children to thrive both academically and emotionally. Read on to discover some strategies I recommend to support children as they prepare to return to school.

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4 Myths About Therapy

July 1, 2023
a young woman and a therapist talk during an individual psychotherapy session

Mental health is an essential aspect of one’s overall well-being. Believing myths about therapy can further propitiate suffering and keep people from getting help. Having an open and honest dialogue about mental health helps destigmatize seeking professional help, and understanding the truths about therapy and debunking myths can help individuals make informed decisions about how…

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