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Sunrise Academy [website] 65 North 1150 West Hurricane, UT 84737 US | |
| Phone: | (866)760-9974 |
| Ages: | 13-18 |
| Gender: | girls only |
| Description: | At Sunrise, we know that EVERY GIRL IS DIFFERENT. Because your daughter possesses a unique constellation of experiences, talents, relationships, and struggles, Sunrise offers a teen residential treatment program that is customized to meet her special needs. Sunrise works to uncover the academic, social, and emotional potential of girls who have been held back by emotional or behavioral struggles. Our staff knows that in school and treatment one size does not fit all, so we meet your daughter right where she is and design a program that changes with her as she grows confident, secure, and healthy during treatment. All aspects of our program are designed to form a healing milieu that combines the warmth of a home, the safety and clinical expertise of a residential treatment program, and the community access of a transition program. As a result, many students who would otherwise need two or three programs can move through their entire healing process-from treatment to their transition back home or off to college-all at Sunrise, quickly, effectively, and affordably. |
| Director Name: | Mollie Mylar BS |
| Enroll Info: | Finding the right kind of help for your troubled teenage daughter is the first step to getting her back on a successful and meaningful path in life. The typical length of enrollment for our students is 6 to 9 months. Parents understand that in order to help achieve lasting change, their teen daughter must complete their full program to reach their full potential. Our teen girl therapy maximizes the clinical, academic and residential experience for our students, helping lead them to success and genuine change. |
| Student Profile: | Sunrise works with teen girls between the ages of 13 and 17 who are struggling with a range of emotional and behavioral issues. We work to uncover and tap the great potential these teen girls possess; potential that may be masked by internal struggles and emotional pain. By combining the best features of a boarding school, a treatment facility, and a transition program, we are able to wrap around these girls with care, giving the support and tools necessary to thrive. Our licensed therapists and special education certified teachers are equipped to help girls struggling with a number of issues, including, but not limited to: •Defiance •Substance abuse •Depression •Anxiety •School avoidance •Learning disabilities •Low self-esteem •ADD and ADHD •Sexual promiscuity •Eating disorders What's more, Sunrise is designed to move your daughter through a complete therapeutic process-from assessment, through treatment, to the transition back home. |
| Academics: | Customized Academics Because EVERY GIRL IS DIFFERENT, with her own constellation of learning styles, passions, aptitudes, abilities, and challenges, we offer customized instruction that accounts for each girl's needs. Our curriculum standard for every girl is based on that of her home state so that she can progress without a hitch through the appropriate coursework toward graduation in her state. Our highly trained teachers are able to meet the needs of academic high achievers as well as students whose abilities are challenged by learning disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, NLD, dyslexia, and processing difficulties. Rather than focusing on labels, our expert teachers focus on the girl as an intellectual and emotional whole, working from a broader understanding that addresses weaknesses without fixating on them, and puts the emphasis on maximizing strengths. We organize our curriculum for each student using texts, content standards, and book lists approved by her home state. The extra work this individualized approach makes for our teachers is well worth it in terms of academic outcomes. Almost 100% of our students go back to high school or directly on to college-even those who had not previously planned to do so. The individualized work is complemented by small-group classroom instruction that covers those subject-matter fundamentals common to all states. This gives students a normalized classroom experience in addition to their customized program. Our teacher student ratio during instructional time ranges from 1:1 to 1:10, not including additional support staff. Our focus for all students is on preparing them for the intellectual demands of college and real life. We know that this requires compassion for and understanding of their emotional process in treatment. Our teaching is informed by an intimate knowledge of each girl's therapeutic and life skills process, as well as by an understanding of her clinical profile, medication regiment, and academic profile. At the same time, we balance our compassion with a commitment to challenge each girl to an appropriately high standard. Our girls appreciate the sense of normalcy and confidence it gives them to be challenged to a high standard, and the result is a desire to meet that standard. Communication Academic success requires a team approach built on robust communication between all stakeholders-student, staff, parents, and home school. In addition to phone calls and emails as needed, we provide our parents with monthly progress reports that reflect academic progress. To facilitate internal communication among school staff, the Academic Director participates in the weekly Treatment Team Staffing, to stay on course with any modifications a student may need due to behavioral, emotional, or medical changes. We also communicate with the school of origin at the beginning and toward the end of a student's stay at Sunrise to ensure that our classes and curriculum meet graduation requirements. It is critical to keep students themselves apprised of their progress in order to keep them motivated and on track; the individualized approach we take means that our girls have constant feedback. Finally, our close knit staff of teachers communicates constantly about learning goals, teaching strategies, and student progress. Features Sunrise academic department is proud to offer: •Accreditation: Our academic program is accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the Utah State Board of Education. •Rigor: Our customized approach means that we can offer an appropriately rigorous course of study to even the most talented students. •Academic Accommodations: We offer accommodations for a number of learning disabilities including: ◦ADD and ADHD ◦NLD ◦Dyslexia ◦Processing difficulties ◦Dysgraphia ◦Organizational difficulties ◦Etc. •Small Classes: Our classes range in size from one student to ten, and include a teacher and student life staff to help offer personal attention. •Educational Assessments: School/Education Survey, Woodcock-Johnson R Test of Cognitive Ability, Test of Achievement and Career Interest, Ability Survey, SAT, and ACT are administered as needed. •Progress Reports: Issued monthly to parents and reviewed with the student •Access: Our girls have access to local libraries, colleges and universities for independent study and special electives, and locally administered vocational testing •Tutoring: Sunrise provides after school tutoring to students as needed •Balance: ◦Small-group classroom instruction and independent study ◦English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Vocational education, as well as Enrichment classes in art, crafts, sports, service projects, and foreign language. •Year Round Instruction: Our 12 month academic schedule allows us to help girls catch up and stay on track for graduation •College Preparatory: 100% credit transfer for college preparatory courses •Licensed and Certified: Our teachers and administrators are licensed and certified to teach college preparatory coursework and to make special education accommodations |
| Activities: | We offer access to a sports court, track, basketball courts, soccer field, ropes course, and much more. Students may also choose to work with our horses, and participate in group sports, recreation, music, or art projects. Sunrise believes that coupling nature with a constructive environment aids emotional healing. |
| Counseling: | Treatment Philosophy The best treatment requires not only current, research-based therapies, but an informed vision for each unique teen girl. Our clinicians' first job, then, is to get to know your daughter from a number of perspectives, including clinical profile, family system, and learning profile. Tying all of this together, of course, requires an understanding of the girl as a person-her dreams, fears, strengths, and hurts; what makes her mad and what makes her laugh. Without the benefit of a trusting, authentic relationship, even the most sophisticated treatment modalities are of little use. With the benefit of a trusting relationship, however, clinically sophisticated therapies can be customized to meet the individual's needs and can change her life! In addition to creating a therapeutic milieu that promotes growth in the course of daily life, we also provide scheduled therapy that includes: Weekly individual therapy sessions Weekly family therapy sessions Weekly equine assisted therapy Daily group therapy Targeted psychotherapy groups focusing on specific issues, such as adoption, trauma, and abuse Our relational approach is married with research-based therapies that, together, form the foundation for healing and success. Our licensed therapists are experienced in applying a number of modalities that they use in combination according to your daughter's specific needs; these modalities include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) SMART Recovery Specialty and Psycho-educational groups, e.g. Relationship Building Group Equine Therapy Recreational Therapy Family Systems Therapy Locus of Control |
| Campus: | Situated in Hurrricane Utah at the base of Zion's park. The program has 32 beds and provides for educational needs on site. The girls have a family style setting, with dorm style sleeping arrangements. There is a fenced green lawn area, recreation facitities and stables on campus. |
| Family Involvement: | During the first week, there are no phone privileges outside of family therapy. Your daughter will be able to communicate more with her family as she progresses. A minimum of one phone call per week to parents is allowed for each student. We hope you will plan to visit your daughter as often as you can. We encourage face-to-face family therapy, and we require at least 1- Sunrise visit and 1-participation in a family weekend experience before discharge. |
| Length of Stay: | Many of our students complete their treatment in as little as 6 months. Our average length of stay is approximately 9 months. We try to focus more on positive outcomes and less on time frames, while still remaining sensitive to the financial and emotional needs of the family. |
| Philosophy: | We believe that every young woman has the right to succeed. We understand that behaviors, attitudes and habits can affect the pathway to success |
| Financial Assistance: | Some insurance plans have a "Residential Treatment" benefit, and in some cases, this may help defray your costs. Our rate is competitive and educational loans are available upon request. For specific questions about costs, call Dawn Reyos 435-669-3860 or email Dawn@sunriseacademyrtc.com. |
| Staff: | Executive Director Dave Prior, LMFT "I love working at Sunrise because of the great people I get to work with and the progress I see in the girls that come here. We have such rich opportunities to interact with families in need and see them make life-changing decisions." Dave earned his Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University. He is EAGALA certified and trained as an Arbinger Facilitator. Having worked in several adolescent treatment centers, Dave has developed clinical specialties that include family systems work and conflict resolution. He is particularly savvy in his work with oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and identity formation. Dave has a very calming effect upon those he works with, a great sense of humor, and a fair and even method of therapy. He has an expertise in helping families form and maintain meaningful relationships. Dave and his wife enjoy spending their free time camping, being outdoors, and doing water sports with their four children. "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved." -Helen Keller 435-635-1185 ext. 2003 435-703-1189 cell jackh@sunrisertc.comClinical Director Jack Hinman, Psy.D. "I love working at Sunrise because it allows me to work alongside wonderful people to improve the lives of our girls and their families. Working at Sunrise provides me the opportunity to integrate my clinical experience with my strong interest in giving back to others." Jack is a licensed psychologist and received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri. He completed his APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at the University of Utah's Neuropsychiatric Institute, and later finished his post-doctoral residency in Community Mental Health in Texas. Jack's clinical experience is wide ranging and includes psychological assessment; individual, family, and group therapy; and adolescent therapy. He has provided psychological services in variety of settings, including psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, schools, wilderness programs, and outpatient settings. Jack is a specialty trained and experienced Dialectical Behavior therapist, and his clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of personality and eating disorders. Jack is passionate about his work as a clinician, but he also loves to play. He is an avid snowboarder and mountain biker and enjoys spending time with his wife and son. "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." -Thich Nhat Hanh 435-703-1717 cell kathrinew@sunrisertc.comEducational Director Kathrine Whittekiend, M.Ed. "I love working at Sunrise Academy because of the opportunities to interact with parents, students, families, and other professionals in furthering the education of our students. Assuring that the girls are on track for high school graduation is an important part of the program and educational philosophy at Sunrise Academy. I'm honored to be part of the Sunrise community" Kathrine earned her B.A. degree from Southern Utah University in English Literature with an emphasis in education. She is certified to teach middle school (grades 5-9) and high school (grades 7-12) in English, Reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), Geography, and German. She received her M.Ed. degree from Utah State University in education and educational administration and is certified as an educational administrator. Kathrine taught public school and administered the ESL and Homebound programs for Iron County School District. She went on to work at the Utah State Office of Education as the Education Specialist for English language learners where her responsibilities included creating, presenting, and administering professional development for ESL teachers in Utah's 40 districts. In addition, she held the position as the Compliance Specialist for Title III programs for the State. Kathrine has a husband, 4 boys and 6 grandchildren who fill her spare time. She also likes to read and garden. "We must not only prepare our children for the world, we must prepare the world for our children." -Author Unknown 801-201-8717 mollie@innerchange.comAdmissions Director Mollie Mylar, BS "I love working at Sunrise because of the people. Our treatment team is comprised of dedicated, caring professionals who are committed to providing the best care possible to every student and family at Sunrise. To watch girls transform into healthy, happy, and successful young women is truly inspirational!" Mollie received her Bachelor's Degree in Family and Human Development from the University of Utah. Mollie has over 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She began her career working with abused children at Children's RTC. She then went on to become a House Supervisor and later Admissions Director for The Oakley School. Mollie continued her admissions work at Second Nature Wilderness Program and most recently as Admissions Director at Willow Creek Residential Treatment Center. Mollie is a seasoned professional who demonstrates the highest level of integrity and is well known in the industry for her compassion and dedication to the students and families with whom she works. Mollie grew up in New York City and spent many years enjoying traveling around the world with her family. She currently resides in Utah with her husband and five year old son. She enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, road riding, and most of all spending time with her family. "What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what kind of a person you are." -CS Lewis 435-635-1185 ext. 2006 435-703-0621 cell coreyh@sunrisertc.comResidential Life Director Corey Hickman, CTS "I love working at Sunrise because each day I get to have interactions with students and families that are meaningful, fun, and challenging. I also love being part of an organization that facilitates the healing of families." Corey earned his degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Brigham Young University and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Recreational Therapist). This education and certification have allowed him to enhance the recreational programming at Sunrise. Corey also conducts Experiential Recreation Therapy groups and adds that modality to the clinical component at Sunrise. He is a strong believer that wholesome recreation is therapeutic in nature and that Sunrise students benefit greatly from exposure to new avenues of leisure and recreation. Corey has worked in the field for the last five years, and also worked with the residential staff at New Haven for the last three-and-a-half years. True to his profession as a recreational therapist, Corey loves to play! Corey's hobbies include distance running, golf, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. He loves watching college football and visiting America's national parks. He and his wife Jessica have a son Colin; they love living in an area that is so rich in culture and the outdoors. "To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children, to earn the approbation of honest critics; to appreciate beauty; to give of one's self, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived-that is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson Director of Transition and Aftercare Sarah Engler, LCSW After earning her B.S. in psychology from Brigham Young University, Sarah studied social work and marriage and family therapy during graduate school at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Sarah is licensed as a LCSW. Since completion of her master's degree Sarah has worked exclusively in residential treatment as a primary therapist and assistant clinical director and most recently was the clinical director for a transition program for young women. Sarah has experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, grief and loss issues, addiction, as well as personality disorders. Sarah believes that a crucial component of human healing are the depth and health of the connections we experience with others. In addition to traditional talk therapy, Sarah also uses experiential activities, particularly art, as a powerful therapeutic tool. Psychiatrist Dr. Cantril Nielsen "I love to work at Sunrise because it is interesting, challenging and an enjoyable experience to work with young people who have significant psychopathology and who are striving to make improvements in their lives." Dr. Nielsen has practiced psychiatry for almost 40 years. He is from Pocatello, Idaho and is married with 4 children and 6 grandchildren. He received his bachelor's degree from Utah State University and his M.D. from George Washington University. He did his child, adolescent and adult psychiatric training at the University of Utah Medical Center. He is board certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of |
| Tuition/Costs: | $6450.00 per 30 day month tuitions Tuitions are subject to change |
| Specialties: | sunrise rtc Contact: DAVID PRIOR, administrator Phone: 435 6351185 Mail: 65 N 1150 W HURRICANE, UT 84737 County: WASHINGTON License: Type: RENEWAL Begins: 7/1/2009 Ends: 6/30/2010 License Number: 15486 Service: Residential Treatment Specific: Capacity: 32 Gender: FEMALE Ages: 12-17 years old Licensor: Greg Hirst |
| Alt Link: | Sunrise Academy link (Alternate) |
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