Alaska DBT Treatment Center for Girls

DBT Therapy for Girls from Alaska

Welcome to Evangelhouse DBT Treatment Center for Alaska Girls. Here, we understant that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been found to be particularly effective for individuals, including girls, with various personality disorders. Girls with personality disorders often struggle with intense and fluctuating emotions. DBT places a strong emphasis on validating and accepting these emotions without judgment. This validation is crucial for individuals who may have experienced invalidation in the past, fostering a sense of understanding and acceptance.

DBT is known for its practical and skill-based approach. It equips individuals with concrete skills to manage and regulate their emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and cope with distress. For girls with personality disorders, who may face challenges in emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, these skills are invaluable in navigating daily life.

Mindfulness Techniques:

Mindfulness is a core component of DBT and is practiced at Evangelhouse DBT Treatment Center for Alaska Girls. Through mindfulness techniques, individuals learn to stay present in the moment, observe their thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed, and make informed choices. This can be especially beneficial for girls with personality disorders, helping them develop a greater awareness of their emotions and reactions.

Many personality disorders involve difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships. DBT addresses this through interpersonal effectiveness training. Girls learn communication skills, boundary setting, and strategies for building and maintaining positive connections with others.

Girls with personality disorders may be at an increased risk of engaging in self-harming behaviors or experiencing suicidal thoughts. DBT includes specific modules that address these issues, providing girls with alternative coping mechanisms and a structured approach to managing crises.

Research has shown that DBT is effective in the long term for individuals with personality disorders. This is crucial for sustained improvement and preventing relapse. The comprehensive nature of DBT, addressing various aspects of mental health, contributes to its long-term effectiveness.

DBT’s effectiveness for girls with personality disorders lies in its validation-oriented approach, practical skill-building, mindfulness techniques, interpersonal effectiveness training, acknowledgment of dialectics, and the provision of a structured and supportive therapeutic environment. These elements work together to empower individuals to navigate the challenges associated with personality disorders and improve their overall quality of life.

Alaska Teen Girls Face Increasing Challenges

To learn more about Alaskan adolescents’ rates of mental health and wellness facts see:

Office of Adolescent Health Mental Health Facts

Alaskan Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance Survey

School Health Profiles

School Climate and Connectedness Survey

The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Dashboard

Stats:

• In Alaska, about 15.7% of teens report symptoms of depression.
• 6.99% of teens in Alaska have used drugs and 8.33% of teens in Alaska have consumed alcohol.
• One out of five girls ages twelve to seventeen had experienced major depression within the last year.
• 8.9 percent of teens experiment with drugs every month.
• 16.4 percent of teens abuse alcohol
• 9.5 percent engage in binge drinking
• 7.7 percent of children between 4 and 17 are diagnosed with ADHD every year.
• 10.3% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety or depression. Diagnoses of depression and anxiety are more common with increased age.

Families that do not utilize Evangelhouse can find local resources here: https://dhss.alaska.gov/dbh/Pages/TreatmentRecovery/MentalHealth/links.aspx

A Therapeutic Boarding School Offering DBT Just For Girls

Evangelhouse DBT Treatment Center for Alaska Girls is a boarding school with therapeutic support like DBT just for girls grades 6-12. While we are based on traditional values, we keep up with modern issues girls face including tech-related issues. Today’s teen girl has so many more potential dangers than any proceeding generation. Just consider that eating issues, self-esteem issues, and identity issues usually begin soon before or during puberty.  Eating disorders like binge eating, bulimia, or anorexia can have a negative impact on a teen girl’s family relationships, her physical health, her outlook, and her attitude

Women are more likely than men to suffer from eating disorders. Add to this problem the invention of Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms and you have a recipe for disaster in today’s teenage girl.

At Evanglehouse DBT Treatment Center for Alaska Girls, we see many teen girls trying to find their place in society and want to be recognized and appreciated for who they are. Many of the young ladies we work with at Evangelhouse are dealing with anxiety and insecurity, and the root cause can be often traced back to a social media app. Often, it’s the student’s peers at their school who are causing the trouble. We address comparing ourselves to others in group therapy, and why the image you see on Instagram might not be an accurate portrayal of that person’s life.

Girls in Alaska from Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, and beyond seeking a behavioral healthcare center succeed at Evangelhouse due to our distance away from their negative influences and peer community. We have a close-knit family-like community.

DBT Treatment Just for Girls

Evangelhouse DBT Treatment Center for Alaska Girls stands as a trailblazer, offering a unique and specialized approach to girls through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). With a commitment to empowering young girls facing a spectrum of challenges, Evangelhouse has recognized the importance of tailoring therapeutic interventions to meet the specific needs of its female residents. Let’s delve into how Evangelhouse provides DBT treatment exclusively for girls, creating a supportive and transformative environment for their holistic well-being.

Tailored for Girls:

Evangelhouse’s decision to provide DBT treatment exclusively for girls underscores its commitment to delivering targeted and gender-sensitive mental health care. Recognizing that girls may face unique emotional and psychological challenges, the program is tailored to address these specific needs.

Addressing Unique Challenges:

Girls may encounter unique challenges in their journey toward mental well-being, including societal expectations, peer relationships, and identity formation. Evangelhouse’s DBT treatment delves into these nuanced aspects, providing a safe space for girls to explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping mechanisms tailored to their individual experiences.

Empowering Through Group Dynamics:

The group therapy aspect of DBT is harnessed by Evangelhouse DBT Treatment Center for Alaska Girls to cultivate a sense of sisterhood among its residents. Sharing experiences within a gender-specific group setting allows girls to connect, relate, and support one another, breaking down the isolation that often accompanies mental health challenges.

Professional Guidance and Compassion:

The team at Evangelhouse DBT Treatment Center for Alaska Girls comprises experienced and compassionate professionals who understand the nuanced needs of adolescent girls. From licensed therapists to support staff, everyone is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space where girls can explore, heal, and grow.

A Comprehensive Approach:

Evangelhouse’s commitment to providing DBT treatment exclusively for girls exemplifies a comprehensive approach to mental health care. By acknowledging and addressing the specific challenges faced by girls, the program ensures that every aspect of the treatment is tailored to empower them to overcome obstacles, build self-esteem, and foster a positive sense of self.

In a world where mental health care is increasingly recognized as a fundamental need, Evangelhouse’s dedication to providing DBT treatment exclusively for girls is a shining example of gender-sensitive and personalized care. By tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of its residents, Evangelhouse is not just offering treatment; it’s fostering empowerment, resilience, and the potential for a brighter future for every girl under its care. In the heart of Evangelhouse’s DBT treatment, girls discover not just healing, but a pathway to embracing their strength and unlocking their fullest potential.

Campus Based on Christian Values

Girls grades 6-12 come from all over the world come to the Evangelhouse Christian boarding school for girls to grow spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally. Every aspect of the campus was chosen to promote recovery.

We have many on-campus activities from sports to horseback riding. Evangelhouse Christian boarding school for girls strikes the ideal balance between seclusion and accessibility. Our girls and their families have access to a variety of rehabilitative and recreational activities on a private and secure campus. The girls will have the opportunity to gain stability before participating in off-campus activities.

With supervision, students experience the social atmosphere, group therapeutic process, and spiritual tone of campus life. We nurture a positive peer culture that emphasizes social responsibility, accountability, and leadership. The staff leads weekly interactive small-group meetings to teach students character development within their current social interactions. Here students learn relevant ways to apply biblical teachings to their actions. As students progress, they learn to look beyond themselves to provide encouragement and support for others.

Students participate in a variety of positive peer culture development activities including:

• Biblical character development
• Discipleship small group meetings
• Leadership training
• Student Council
• Weekly zone group staff feedback

If you have any questions about our approach to therapy for girls, please call us at 1-800-924-4012 or visit our contact page to receive more information.