Why Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a Game-Changer for Adolescents with PTSD Written by, Tracey Gerlach, MAPP, CTRS When it comes to trauma, especially in adolescents, finding the right approach can be a challenge. Many young people struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can feel like their world is spiraling out of control. Emotions are [...]| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Written by, Tracey Gerlach, MAPP, CTRS As the sun rose over the rugged mountains, Sarah laced up her hiking boots, ready for a day of adventure on the trails. Hiking had always been her escape, a way to connect with nature and clear her mind, and she needed to take a break. She’s been having [...]| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Written by Tracey Gerlach, MAPP, CTRS, Director of Clinical Partnerships As the nineteenth-century decorated poet Vitamin C once sang: And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives Where we're gonna be when we turn 25 I keep thinking times will never change Keep on thinking things will always be the same [...]| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Written By- Tracey Gerlach, MAPP, CTRS How Do Alcohol and Depression Affect Teen Girls? Alcohol and depression can be a dangerous combination for teens that can impair decision-making and can have severe effects on the brains of teenage girls that are still developing. Alcohol use, as a depressant, can exacerbate feelings of sadness and hopelessness, [...]| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
April Fools’ Day, celebrated on the first day of April, is often synonymous with pranks, jokes, and light-hearted tomfoolery. While it's a day dedicated to laughter and amusement, it also offers an opportunity to reflect on the essence of humor and the human psyche. In this blog, we'll explore the concept of utilizing Dialectical Behavior [...]| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Navigating the sea of acronyms and abbreviations can be overwhelming, especially when you're already grappling to stay afloat. In the realm of assistance, everyone seems to speak a language of letters, leaving you adrift in confusion. Amidst this linguistic chaos, there's one abbreviation that demands your attention: DBT. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, may seem [...]| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Introduction Dr. Brad Simpson, Director of Research and Development at Sunrise Residential Treatment Center, and Research Assistant Drew Beatty recently shared compelling insights from their paper, "Associations between Symptoms and Participation in a DBT-A Focused Long-term Residential Treatment Program: Outcomes at Discharge and 2-Years Post-Discharge." Their extensive five-year analysis of Sunrise RTC students and [...]| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, what better time than to highlight the Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills of THANKS. One of the fundamental skills| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Discover life-changing DBT therapy for teens. Explore how our DBT residential treatment center can make a positive impact on teen mental health.| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Learn the 6 essential DBT distress tolerance skills to navigate emotional crises with grace and control. Enhance your emotional well-being today.| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Schools, psychiatric practices, residential treatment facilities, and even correctional facilities like the one I worked at early in my career can maximize their outcomes only to the extent that they make sleep an institutional priority.| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
General Anxiety Disorder is a very common mental disorder, yet it is sometimes difficult to understand. What is anxiety? What separates anxiety from feeling wor| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Sometimes Emotions Don’t Make Sense. Learn When To Listen To Emotions And When To Act In Opposition Using The DBT Skill Opposite Action.| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Often times, when we experience physical or emotional trauma, we feel a sense of ambiguity. In these experiences, we are often looking for something that we cal| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Our team is here to get your daughter, son, or LGBTQ+ youth and your family the help they may need to grow together. Please fill out the form below or reach| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
The idea of learning to regulate, manage, or overcome emotion can be overwhelming. A few Sundays ago, the staff at Sunrise Residential Treatment Center develope| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Is your teen struggling with post-graduation depression after high school or college? Learn how parents can help teens navigate life after college.| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Learning Emotional Regulation Skills Over the last six to eight weeks at Sunrise, we have been learning and practicing a core DBT principle, emotion regulation.| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
As the days grow shorter and temperatures plummet, you may find yourself with a case of the winter blues. This is totally normal and something a lot of people s| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
