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Staff Spotlight: Jillian Weigner

July 1, 2025
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Read to learn more about Jillian Weigner, Independence Coach at Sklyand Trail. She is adventurous, active, and dedicated to service work!

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Understanding the Stages of Change Model

June 24, 2025

Hear from Skyland Trail Assistant Director of Client Community Engagement, Doug Hurd, LCSW, on the Stages of Change Model and its importance in vocational therapy.

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Supporting Fathers: Strategies for Connection, Structure, and Emotional Resilience

June 15, 2025

Learn from Skyland Trail family therapist Brandon Baird, LCSW, MPH, on how fathers can build stronger, healthier relationships with their children by leading with validation, emotional presence, and self-awareness.

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The Importance of Allyship and Mental Health Awareness in the LGBTQIA+ Community

June 2, 2025

Hear from Skyland Trail Adult Alumni Coordinator Tera Carter, CPS, WHMC, on the importance of allyship and mental health awareness in the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Understanding Trauma: Types, Impacts, and the Role of PTSD

May 27, 2025

Learn from Skyland Trail Family Therapist Jessica McMorris, MSW, on the different types of trauma, including PTSD, and learn how trauma affects individuals and families.

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Stress Management and Resilience

April 23, 2025

Hear from Skyland Trail Adult Alumni Coordinator Tera Carter, CPS, WHMC, on strategies to manage stress and build resilience.

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Embracing Growth & Welcoming the New Year

December 13, 2024

Hear from Skyland Trail Adult Alumni Coordinator Tera Carter, CPS, WHMC on strategies to embrace the new year and all it brings.

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Navigating Holiday Stress: Parenting Strategies for Teens

December 4, 2024
mom and two sons - tween and teen - sit at table decorating cookies

Discover practical strategies to support your teen’s mental health during the holiday season. Learn tips on setting boundaries, fostering social connections, creating coping plans, and prioritizing self-care for the whole family.

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Supporting Your Transgender Loved Ones

October 9, 2024
Portrait of Luca Valentine

Take some time to listen to Luca Valentine, LMSW, a clinician with lived experience, and educate yourself on how to create an affirming environment for the transgender loved ones in your life.

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RO-DBT, New Therapy Offered for Adults with “Overcontrol” or Inhibited Emotions Challenges

September 30, 2024
line graph showing curve of Self-control tendencies - with undercontrol on the left, optimal control in the middle, and overcontrol on the right

Recently, our adult clinical team determined that, among clients participating in our foundational dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (DBT) programs, some clients had different emotional and behavior challenges – challenges that are more difficult to address through a standard DBT or CBT approach. Sometimes considered “overcontrolled,” these individuals may struggle with perfectionism,…

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