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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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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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Understanding the Complex Interplay of Substance Use and Psychosis

September 18, 2024

Read to learn about the important distinctions between substance-induced psychosis and primary psychotic disorders and how you can support your loved ones with these diagnoses.

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Get to Know: Kara Rothmann, PsyD

September 12, 2024
Portrait photo of Kara Rothmann, Psy.D.

Kara Rothmann, PsyD, is the psychologist for the Skyland Trail adolescent residential treatment program. All adolescent clients receive psychological testing as part of the 12-week residential program. Dr. Rothmann answers questions about psycholocial testing and her role on the multidisciplanary treatment team below. Why is psychological testing as part of residential treatment important? Psychological testing…

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ABCs of Mental Health

August 22, 2024

School will always have stressful moments, regardless of your generation. But today’s students face psychological stressors that some research indicates can contribute to increased rates of mental illnesses like depression and anxiety.  As students begin a new school year, it’s important to consider the ABCs of mental health along with reading, science, and math. Students…

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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

July 11, 2024

Develop an understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder and ways to support those in treatment.

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Mental Health Summer Reading/Podcast Recommendations

June 24, 2024
stack of books

These book and podcast recommendations come from our wonderful clinical staff from both adult and adolescent campuses. Please enjoy reading and listening to these resources!

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