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…
Read More >>Explore the intricate intersection between mental health disorders and substance use. Gain valuable insights from experts and guest speakers Nic and David Sheff as they delve into the complex relationship between these two areas, discussing the challenges, treatment options, and ways to promote holistic well-being.
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Finding the right level of psychiatric treatment can make the difference between recovering and getting stuck in the cycle of your symptoms. There are many factors that will determine what kind of treatment is best for you. If you’re having a hard time with anxiety, but can still get yourself to go to work or…
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by Sheila O’Shea My first encounter with art therapy was at my one (and I hope only) stay in a mental hospital. I’ve told people since then that it should have been properly called “shut up and color time.” When I first arrived, I was given a page from a mandala coloring book and spent…
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1.What type of accreditation or licensing does the program have? Mental health residential treatment programs may qualify for a number of different types of accreditation or licensure. Skyland Trail has received The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval since 1998. Accreditation from the Joint Commission indicates excellence in ensuring patient safety and quality of care.…
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Ecological Systems Theory, or EST, is an integral part of the Skyland Trail adolescent residential treatment program for teens.
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by Sheila O’Shea The holidays are a joyous time for many, but they can also be stressful. Cooking huge amounts of food, meeting with crowds of family and friends, the pressure to make everything perfect, the list goes on. Mindfulness—especially sense-based mindfulness—can be helpful in easing holiday stress when dealing with hectic situations. However, focusing…
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Holidays don’t have to feel lonely. Skyland Trail CBT experts share tips on ways to stay connected over the holidays. Plan in advance and get a few things on the calendar so you have something to look forward to. 1. Plan ahead and reach out. If this is your first holiday away from your loved ones…
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Show people who are struggling that it’s ok to not feel good during the holidays. You are here for them despite their holiday blues.
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Holly Tufan, LAPC, is a group therapist and care coordinator with the Skyland Trail adolescent treatment program for teens ages 14 to 17. In that role, Holly leads therapeutic groups, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills and ecological systems theory. They also help adolescents prepare for discharge from treatment, ensuring that teens and their families…
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