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Screen Addiction in Teen Girls: When It Signals a Deeper Issue https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/robin-worrall-FPt10LXK0cg-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 Clinically Reviewed by Rod Russell MS, SUDC and Blake Taylor MCoun, CMHC Clinically Reviewed by Rod Russell MS, SUDC and Blake Taylor MCoun, CMHC https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fa3c6531a6f0ba95b006434c32022c2367ce21281c0696feac1d47f9576ae22a?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 9, 2026 June 12, 2026

Screen Addiction in Teen Girls: When It Signals a Deeper Issue

Clinically Reviewed by Rod Russell & Blake Taylor What Is Screen Addiction in Teens? Screen addiction or tech addiction in teens is a pattern of compulsive digital use that a…

From Overwhelmed to Regulated: Solstice’s Sensory Room https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AdobeStock_451925559.jpeg 1200 800 The Solstice Team The Solstice Team https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 28, 2026 June 11, 2026

From Overwhelmed to Regulated: Solstice’s Sensory Room

The Sensory Room at Solstice West RTC: What It Is, How It Works, and What We’re Learning In 2025, we launched a sensory room at Solstice West RTC to support…

Trauma‑Informed Schools: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Learn Again https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AdobeStock_627588963.jpeg 1000 667 The Solstice Team The Solstice Team https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 28, 2026 August 25, 2026

Trauma‑Informed Schools: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Learn Again

What this guide covers: Trauma can make even a “good” school feel overwhelming for a child. This guide helps parents understand what a trauma-informed school actually looks like, why it’s…

Helping a Teen With Addictive Behaviors: Signs, Support Options, and When Inpatient Care Is the Right Step https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.png 1200 630 The Solstice Team The Solstice Team https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025

Helping a Teen With Addictive Behaviors: Signs, Support Options, and When Inpatient Care Is the Right Step

What this guide covers: Addictive behaviors in teens are often signs of emotional distress, trauma, or difficulty regulating stress. This comprehensive guide helps parents recognize warning signs, talk with their…

Adventure and Self-Discovery https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/horse.jpg 1200 800 The Solstice Team The Solstice Team https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 28, 2024 May 28, 2024

Adventure and Self-Discovery

Michael Sanders – Adventure Director Michael Sanders, Adventure Director here at Solstice, was recently interviewed on our approach to adventure therapy. We wanted to share with you some key takeaways…

Our Executive Director’s Clinical Acumen https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/b4a6e5e9-48f4-6c3a-4efb-8069b1f5e477.png 1000 362 The Solstice Team The Solstice Team https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 8, 2024 May 8, 2024

Our Executive Director’s Clinical Acumen

At Solstice West, we believe there is particular strength in leadership when it is coupled with deep clinical expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration. In fact, it is the driving force behind…

Staff Spotlight: Blake https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/blake.jpg 1600 918 The Solstice Team The Solstice Team https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 23, 2024 July 29, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Blake

“I’ve worked in the therapeutic field for over 30 years, and I love that at Solstice, we work so intentionally with families. You see incredible results.” —Blake Taylor, MCoun, CMHC…

Welcoming Our Academic Director https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/b4a6e5e9-48f4-6c3a-4efb-8069b1f5e477.png 1000 362 The Solstice Team The Solstice Team https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 17, 2024 April 17, 2024

Welcoming Our Academic Director

We’re excited to announce Jamie Murphy as Academic Director of Solstice RTC! We are thrilled to announce that Jamie Murphy is returning to the role of Academic Director, bringing her…

Clinical Philosophy https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sample2.jpg 1500 780 TJ Rowden TJ Rowden https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d1ee5127d52d052abf07da591fb9c384a8adfb03d025e60cf931a5cad233b447?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 27, 2024 March 27, 2024

Clinical Philosophy

Our philosophy at Solstice West asks students and their families to be the architects, and the recipients, of their own profound success stories. It’s a mindset that permeates our entire…

Embracing Growth and Empowerment: The Benefits of Residential Life for Teen Girls https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Benefits-of-Residential-Life-for-Teen-Girls.jpg 1200 800 Jane Peterson Jane Peterson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 25, 2023 July 25, 2023

Embracing Growth and Empowerment: The Benefits of Residential Life for Teen Girls

Solstice West is proud to be a beacon of hope for families seeking care and support for their teens. As a leading residential treatment center, we understand the unique challenges…

How to Help Your Child Love Learning Again https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AdobeStock_320627162-scaled.jpeg 2560 1707 Angela Johnson Angela Johnson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f94636dbdd47b1d41cab40594528a281793f02e7ad7c73efa64c5d5a1e5a40a4?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023

How to Help Your Child Love Learning Again

In today’s fast-paced world, fostering a love for learning in your teenage child can be challenging, especially if they are going through a difficult time. However, instilling a passion for…

Spotlight on Jane Peterson MSW, LCSW, and Her Recent Promotion to Executive Director https://solsticertc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Jane-Peterson-2-scaled.jpg 2560 2560 The Solstice Team The Solstice Team https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ed16c756ecbe77dc6aca817dfaabdcb81c2f8038ee1b59499122ad76616f9ad?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 5, 2023 May 18, 2023

Spotlight on Jane Peterson MSW, LCSW, and Her Recent Promotion to Executive Director

Solstice West had the honor of promoting Clinical Director Jane Peterson MSW, LCSW, to the position of Executive Director in early 2023. Jane stepped into this role with a focus…

Helping a Teen With Addictive Behaviors: Signs, Support Options, and When Inpatient Care Is the Right Step

Adventure and Self-Discovery

Our Executive Director’s Clinical Acumen

Staff Spotlight: Blake

Welcoming Our Academic Director

Clinical Philosophy

Embracing Growth and Empowerment: The Benefits of Residential Life for Teen Girls

How to Help Your Child Love Learning Again

Spotlight on Jane Peterson MSW, LCSW, and Her Recent Promotion to Executive Director

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