Sunrise was very busy at the 2021 annual National Association for Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) virtual conference. In addition to presenting, Sunrise representatives hosted a sponsored event, moderated sessions, and roundtables, and volunteered on the NATSAP conference committee. 

Senior Residential Director Amanda McNatt and Transition Coordinator Alexana Stavros presented “Reframing Attitudes Towards Transition: Relapse as a Point of Change”. Amanda and Alexana discussed inevitable relapse as an integral part of the healing process. The presentation highlighted applications of dialectical thinking, positive psychology, and attachment theory that lead towards practical and manageable transition. 

Sunrise Residential Treatment Center also sponsored a conference event that allowed participants to engage with one another in small virtual groups. It was called “Blast from the Past: A high school-themed mix and mingle”. The evening was spent laughing and sharing memories from high school experiences.

About Sunrise RTC

Sunrise is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls ages 13-17 aimed at uncovering the academic, social and emotional potential of girls who have been held back by emotional or behavioral struggles. Sunrise combines the warmth of a home, the safety and clinical expertise of a residential treatment program, and the community access of a transition program.