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A teen sits in a bright green hammock above a creek surrounded by pine trees, reflecting the therapeutic opportunities in Utah found in nature.

Posted on: May 19, 2025

Art, Nature, and Healing: Unique Therapeutic Opportunities in Utah

Two hands painted in bright colors forming a heart shape, reflecting the playful, expressive side of experiential learning at Eva Carlston.

Posted on: May 4, 2025

Building Confidence and Skills Through Experience at Eva Carlston

Adolescent walking a wooded trail with a dog, showing emotional growth through nature for teens in a supportive, calming environment.

Posted on: April 23, 2025

Grounded and Growing: How Time Outdoors Builds Emotional Stability in Teens

A butterfly in bloom as a metaphor for embracing imperfection in teens through natural growth and transformation.

Posted on: April 23, 2025

Embracing Imperfection in a World That Pushes Perfection

Parent and child relaxing in bed with a tablet, creating quiet connection time for family stress relief

Posted on: April 14, 2025

Small Shifts, Big Relief: Everyday Practices to Ease Stress for the Whole Family

A therapist and a young woman engaged in a thoughtful conversation, representing a supportive environment built through trauma-informed care in therapy.

Posted on: April 1, 2025

Understanding and Applying Trauma-Informed Care in Therapy

Group of teens hiking on a forest trail, trying new things for brain development by exploring outdoor activities and building confidence.

Posted on: March 28, 2025

How Trying New Things Can Transform the Brain

A young person holding their head in distress, visibly overwhelmed and upset, capturing the intense feelings often associated with emotional overload.

Posted on: March 25, 2025

Emotional Overload: What to Do When Everything Feels ‘Too Much’

A split scene showing sweets, treats, and holiday decorations on one side, and fitness items like dumbbells, a water bottle, and an apple on the other, symbolizing balanced daily habits for teens.

Posted on: March 13, 2025

The Power of Daily Habits: How Small Actions Can Help Teens Feel Grounded

A thoughtful student sitting by her bed, reflecting on her growth through a therapeutic approach for students.

Posted on: March 9, 2025

Beyond Talk Therapy: How Eva Carlston Academy Helps Girls Transform Their Lives

A student smiling in a peaceful outdoor setting, representing the confidence gained through a therapeutic approach for students.

Posted on: March 9, 2025

Therapy That Transforms: Helping Students Rediscover Themselves

A woman in a red sweater playing the violin, illustrating the music therapy benefits of self-expression and stress relief.

Posted on: March 2, 2025

Unlocking Healing Through Music Therapy

A young woman kneeling on the floor, gently pressing her forehead against a Golden Retriever, demonstrating the emotional connection in Animal-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health.

Posted on: February 15, 2025

Animal-Assisted Therapy: How It Supports Mental Health and Healing

A young woman sits by a bright window, journaling as part of art therapy for healing trauma, using creative expression to process emotions.

Posted on: February 7, 2025

Art Therapy for Healing Trauma: How Creativity Builds Confidence

Teen girl peacefully sleeping in bed, illustrating the connection between sleep and emotional healing.

Posted on: January 27, 2025

Sleep as Emotional First Aid: How Rest Helps Us Heal

Posted on: January 24, 2025

Nurturing Minds Through Education: Building Critical Thinkers

A young woman holding up her hand in a stop gesture, symbolizing setting boundaries for emotional growth and healthy relationships.

Posted on: January 18, 2025

Setting Boundaries for Emotional Growth and Healthy Relationships

A vibrant berry smoothie in a mason jar with a striped straw, surrounded by fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, representing the role of nutrition in mental health through balanced and nutritious food choices.

Posted on: January 13, 2025

The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health: Building Healthy Habits

A glass bottle of pills spilled among flowers, representing misconceptions surrounding teen substance abuse and mental health myths.

Posted on: January 4, 2025

Debunking Myths About Substance Abuse and Teen Mental Health

A young woman practicing meditation in a serene outdoor space, reflecting Lifestyle Therapy for Youth focused on mindfulness

Posted on: December 22, 2024

A Day in the Life: How Lifestyle Therapy Shapes Growth at Eva Carlston Academy

Creative Expression for Student Growth at Eva Carlston Academy: Students engage in pottery, shaping clay on the wheel to develop skills, focus, and personal growth in a creative environment.

Posted on: December 16, 2024

Creative Expression: A Catalyst for Growth for Students at Eva Carlston Academy

Posted on: December 11, 2024

Eva Carlston Staff Profile: Monica Matthews, Therapist

A teenage girl lying in bed at night, illuminated by her smartphone screen, symbolizing the need for a digital detox for teens to reduce late-night screen time.

Posted on: December 7, 2024

The Importance of Digital Detox: How Screen Time Affects Mood and Mental Health

Eva Carlston teacher Teacher Anna Marie Petroff

Posted on: December 4, 2024

Student Strengths at Eva Carlston: A Q&A with Teacher Anna Marie Petroff

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