Recognizing and Recovering from Enmeshed Relationships
Family closeness and togetherness are vitally important. However, there is such a thing as too much togetherness. If two or more people are so close that they cannot tell where they end and the other begins, that can be a problem. Relationships with blurry boundaries between an individual’s self and others can inhibit the emotional…
Read MoreCo-Parenting Your Troubled Teen
Parenting teens are difficult at the best of times. When families are going through a divorce, everything becomes more challenging. Developing and following a co-parenting plan can help you and your Ex to be better parents to your teen. You and your Ex both have the same goal–raising your teen to be a responsible, capable,…
Read MoreTreatment of Technology Overuse
For many troubled teens, technology has become a recognized mental health disorder. Teens are using social media rather than spending any time with friends or family, or gaming instead of eating and sleeping. In the draft of the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD – 11) gaming disorder is defined as: “A…
Read MoreWhat is Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT)?
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is an evidence-based treatment for those who tend to cope with their emotions with excessive self-control. While self-control can be a good thing, research indicates that too much control can impair functioning, especially in social relationships. Those who are overcontrolling have the tendency to struggle with flexibility and…
Read MoreWhat is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
At Discovery Ranch for girls, we use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which treats a wide variety of disorders, including substance dependence, depression, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and eating disorders. The goal of DBT is to help patients build a life that they feel is worth living. In DBT, patients receive help through individual therapy, a…
Read MoreAdvanced Recreation Program take to the slopes of Brian Head ski resort
Ski/Snowboard Winter Advanced Rec By Dave Mosse From red rocks to snow-covered peaks, students at Discovery Ranch for Girls take on an adventure during any season. In the winter months, students involved in the Advanced Recreation (Adv. Rec.) program take to the slopes of Brian Head ski resort to ski or snowboard Utah’s legendary powder.…
Read MoreEncouraging Troubled Youth To Accept Help
When teens arrive at Discovery Ranch for Girls, they often bring with them a lack of motivation. They also bring a low opinion of themselves, and resistance to change. Discovery Ranch for Girls gives them something different. At Discovery Ranch for Girls, they learn to identify and build on their strengths. That is why Discovery…
Read MoreDeveloping Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills help teens with remembering useful information, practicing self-control, and managing their time. Discovery Ranch for Girls is a residential treatment center that helps teen girls with a variety of problems, including executive functioning deficits. Discovery Ranch for Girls is not a teen boot camp. It is a residential care program that helps…
Read MoreFinding the Right Help for Teens in Trouble
While there are a variety of resources for troubled teens, finding the right ones can be a challenge. It can be especially hard when parents are not sure exactly what problem a teen is facing. Many teens come to Discovery Ranch for Girls with multiple diagnoses. For example, a young woman may have a diagnosis…
Read MorePhases of Change
At Discovery Ranch for Girls, we believe in different tactics when it comes to program advancement. Our main goal is to provide our girls with the tools to succeed beyond the therapy sphere. The system that we use, our Phases of Change mirror the levels of development in a healthy maturing young adult. These real-life…
Read MoreHow to Teach a Kid to Play Guitar in Nine Months or Less
By Trenna Ahlstrom Discovery Ranch for Girls not only provides help for troubled teen girls, but Discovery Ranch for Girls also helps young women to become the best possible versions of themselves. This process often includes discovering new hobbies or interests. Students typically leave Discovery Ranch for Girls having found new talents and skills. For…
Read MoreShakespearience
“We know what we are, but not what we may be.” — Ophelia, Hamlet: Prince of Denmark, William Shakespeare By Alex Allred Most people focus on the ranch part of Discovery Ranch for Girls. The word ranch conjures images of dust, boots, and horses. Dust, boots, and horses are a part of life on the…
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