Relationship Building Group
The relationship building group at Sunrise is geared toward meeting the relationship needs specific to teen girls. In this group, relationship skills are addressed in an experiential manner through in-the-moment work on relationships with each other. Problem solving skills and cognitive processing are used in the group to better understand relationship dynamics and to learn to navigate through peer and family relationships in a successful manner. This group helps teen girls at all levels of care address interpersonal issues and provides a healthy environment of emotional support. Group members are given responsibility in this group to bring issues they would like to address and are challenged to get out of their comfort zones in meaningful, growth promoting ways. Our Relational Group is led by Kassandra Stiggins, LCSW, and our executive director, Dave Prior, LMFT.
Important Topics
Parenting and PTSD
Working through the parents’ PTSD symptoms can, in turn, help them cope with their daughter’s trauma. Once they understand that their daughter will be okay, the denial often breaks and real progress in family system can occur.
COMMON SENSE WELLNESS: LIVEABLE LIVING ROOMS
Families that spend quality time together tend to have at least one thing in common—a good place to hang out. If you’ve ever tried to have a relaxed conversation in an uncomfortable physical setting, you know that it’s almost impossible. Setting up an inviting common space in your home that encourages a combination of quiet activity and conversation can help foster communication and connection.
COMMON SENSE WELLNESS: MEALS TOGETHER
In today’s over-programmed culture, the idea of eating together as a family may seem quaint if not absurd. But the benefits of breaking bread regularly with others—especially family—are not only intuitively obvious, they’re also being confirmed by research. Healthier eating habits, social skills, family connection and communication, and even weight control are all positive outcomes that can be influenced by family meals.
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