If you are one of the bright people who recognized that there is a problem in your family that can’t continue without negative side-effects, then congratulations! You are already off…
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A Brief Application of Epistemology to Residential Treatment It is nearly universally inquired as it is reported, “what are you hoping for your daughter in her treatment? The answer, “to…
Raising the Bar with DBT Training Sunrise is thrilled to announce that every clinician is now comprehensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)! Last month, with collaboration from Behavioral Tech,…
Contingency is a foundational word in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Every parent should understand this critical term. Contingencies are one of our greatest allies in shaping your relationship with your…
Whether your teen has been gone for a night or a week, running away is a serious issue that should be addressed immediately and unequivocally. When a child’s whereabouts are unknown, the adults responsible for them cannot provide for their well-being. In addition, high-risk behaviors and victimization can occur in many runaway scenarios. The following tips can help parents intervene effectively to interrupt new or chronic runaway behavior.
One of the most important skills we learn at a very early age is that some things are different from others. In fact, it is considered a critical developmental milestone…
Self-care is a crucial element to being healthy. I know I struggle to find the time and the motivation for it after a long day. But that’s the thing, self-care…
As a parent of a teenager, I love this time of year. School starts! Teenagers have a good reason to get out of bed early. But this could mean, more…
A few years ago, I found out a truth about my parents that blew my mind. Growing up, we always went camping. My mother would take me on nature walks…
Setting Goals is often what we do to to begin a new year. The desire to start fresh is what motivates us to set new goals and be our best…
