Solstice West Integrates Narm Therapy Into Advanced Trauma Informed Adolescent Care

Solstice West Residential Treatment Center, a nationally recognized program for adolescent girls and assigned-female-at-birth teens ages 13–18, is proud to announce the integration of the NeuroAffective Relational Model™ (NARM®) into its evidence-based trauma treatment services. This innovative approach deepens the center’s commitment to trauma-informed, relationship-based care for teens facing emotional trauma, attachment wounds, loss, and maladaptive coping behaviors. What is NARM® and Why Does it Matter for Trauma Recovery? NARM® is a cutting-edge therapy model specifically designed to treat complex and developmental trauma, especially from early childhood experiences like abuse, neglect, abandonment, or chronic relational disruption. By exploring how these experiences shape emotional regulation, self-concept, and relationships, NARM® offers a pathway to rebuild inner resilience and authentic connection. Unlike traditional talk therapy, NARM® addresses the mind-body connection by helping clients attune to bodily sensations and unconscious emotional patterns, unlocking stored trauma in a gentle, non-retraumatizing way. Trauma-Informed Care Meets Relational Healing at Solstice West Solstice West has long been recognized for its relational, strengths-based therapeutic model, which blends clinical sophistication with a warm, supportive environment. Now, with the addition of NARM®, the center further empowers students and clinicians alike to foster emotional safety, trust, and attuned connection. “NARM® acknowledges the profound wisdom of the body,” says Blake Taylor, MCoun, CMHC, a therapist at Solstice West and recent NARM® training graduate. “It helps adolescents recognize old survival strategies and transform them into new ways of being—ones that reflect their capacity for growth, choice, and wholeness.” Benefits of NARM® for Teens in Residential Treatment The integration of NARM® enhances Solstice West’s ability to support adolescents with:

• Attachment disorders and relational trauma
• Emotional dysregulation and identity confusion
• Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress
• Behavioral issues rooted in unresolved developmental wounds

NARM® gives residents tools for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and improved interpersonal relationships, building a foundation for long-term healing and autonomy. Solstice West: Trauma-Informed Adolescent Treatment in Utah Located in Utah’s scenic Wasatch Range, Solstice West is a leading residential treatment center for teens, offering individualized care that integrates clinical excellence, family involvement, academic support, and holistic wellness practices. The adoption of NARM® reinforces the program’s role as a forward-thinking leader in the treatment of complex trauma in adolescent girls and non-binary teens. “NARM® is already shifting how we engage with students day to day,” Taylor adds. “It’s helping staff and students co-create moments of real connection and emotional healing.” Learn More About NARM® Therapy at Solstice West RTC For families, clinicians, and educational consultants seeking trauma-informed residential treatment options for adolescents, Solstice West offers a compassionate, clinically robust environment where healing and growth go hand in hand.   About Solstice West RTC: Solstice West RTC is a residential treatment center for teen girls and teens assigned female at birth that has helped hundreds of struggling families on their journey to solving issues like trauma, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Solstice West, located in Layton, Utah, offers a specialized, clinically intensive program based on the specific needs of each student. At Solstice, teens discover their full potential. For additional information on Solstice, please visit solsticertc.com or call 866-278-3345.