by August Joffe | Uncategorized
Special Thanks to Derek Duba from Senator Gallegos office who came and toured our campus on 6-12-2026. We are always proud to share stories of healing and are grateful for the support of our AZ Community.Across Arizona, too many adolescent girls carry the invisible...
by August Joffe | Uncategorized
When an adolescent girl has lived through trauma, addiction, anxiety, mood instability, or exploitation, “talking about it” can feel impossible—especially early in treatment.Equine therapy can offer a different doorway.At Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center...
by August Joffe | Uncategorized
We caught up with Equine Director, Michelle “Mickey” Kissell to hear about her Trauma Informed Approaches to Equine Therapy. “We have been very busy implementing our new Four Session Equine Therapy Program that focuses on past trauma, working through it, and...
by August Joffe | Uncategorized
The Sanctuary Model: Creating a common language and effective engagementThe Sanctuary Model is a transformative approach in the behavioral health field, particularly in creating a common language for staff and clients as they interact in in a therapeutic environment....
by August Joffe | Uncategorized
Understanding trauma through lived experiencesTrauma education has evolved significantly over the years, with increasing recognition of the importance of survivor-led narratives. At Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC), we emphasize the power of lived...
by Madison Russel | Uncategorized
M.J. came to Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center for trauma informed care after discharging from another facility. She was struggling with horrible self-esteem and a sheer lack of self-confidence that was incredibly debilitating for her. She believed that...
