Meet Teymbi Tannis, a Primary Counselor at Skyland Trail who is dedicated to supporting individuals throughout their journey treatment.
Meet Farah Mohamoud. He is a LEAP Activity Counselor where he works to create a safe space for clients to step out of their comfort zone, learn useful skills, and build new relationships.
What is DBT? Dialectical behavioral therapy is: Evidence- based psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. DBT is developed from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The focus is on balancing acceptance of self AND strategies for positive change = Dialectic (two things can be true at the same time!) DBT can help people: The Biosocial Model…
Meet Owen Kadow, CPS-AD! As a Certified Peer Specialist, Owen works with clients who are in recovery by sharing his lived experience in individual and group sessions.
Cannabis use continues to rise across the United States, especially among adolescents and young adults. As the most commonly used substance after alcohol, marijuana is often viewed as low risk. However, cannabis is a psychoactive substance that can meaningfully affect brain function and mental health, particularly for individuals already experiencing emotional or psychiatric challenges. Research…
Written by: Tera Carter, CPS, WHMC Adult Alumni Coordinator Living in recovery, whether from mental health challenges, substance use, or both, often means learning how to work with our energy, not against it. One of the biggest struggles many alumni share is trying to create routines and goals that feel realistic. We often build schedules…
Meet Laura Danze, Skyland Trail’s senior development officer. She builds relationships with individuals and families seeking to support Skyland Trail through charitable giving or volunteer service.
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Skyland Trail is highlighting some of the most prominent women in the field of mental health. These women, among many others, have brought to light unethical practices, introduced new ways of framing mental health, and broken barriers for marginalized people in medical fields.
Meet one of Skyland Trail’s adult psychometrist, Mbapelen Unongo.
Guest Post Written by Kirk Barrett, Wealth Advisor If you’ll indulge me, I’d like to share a story about a client I had the privilege to help—not one about stock picking or compound interest, but a real-life experience that taught me as much about life (and giving) as any investment ever could. The Toughest Investment:…