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Winter Outdoor Adventures in Western North Carolina
In many parts of the country, winter can cause some serious cabin fever. But not here at Skyterra Young Adult! When many of us think
Cultivating Well-being: How Gardening Enhances the Health of Skyterra Young Adult Guests
At Skyterra Young Adult, we’re dedicated to providing a comprehensive wellness experience that nurtures the physical and mental well-being of our guests. One of the
Hikikomori: Young Adults in the intersection of Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety and Technology
The word ‘Hikikomori’ might sound unfamiliar to many, but its implications can be understood across the modern world. Originally a Japanese term referring to young
The Importance of Executive Functioning for Young Adults: 10 Ways to help Develop the Skills to Succeed
The leap from adolescence to young adulthood is filled with critical milestones: college, starting a career, maintaining relationships, and self-care. Central to navigating these challenges
Anxiety Camps for Young Adults: The Healing Power of a Retreat
Ah, the nostalgia of summer camps – those days of endless adventure, campfires, new friendships, and the unique pleasure of being immersed in nature. Children
Continuing Your Momentum: Navigating a Gap Year Without Derailing Your College Journey
College life can be a whirlwind of lectures, assignments and exams, leaving little time for self-discovery and personal growth. The concept of taking a gap
Five Wellness Habits that Can Change the Trajectory of Young Adults
Young adults are feeling increased pressure to succeed, all while navigating the stressors of college and career, the increased cost of living, and dealing with
Five Important Therapeutic Approaches for Young Adults
Young adults are beginning to increasingly benefit from seeking the helpful support of a therapist during the often difficult transition period between adolescence and adulthood.
Five Tips for Parenting Your Young Adult Living at Home
More than ever, young adults are living at home with their parents. A recent study found that 30 percent of the Generation Z population ages
Caffeine: Helpful or Hurtful for Anxiety?
If you’re anything like 62 percent of Americans, a delicious cup of coffee starts your morning off on the right note. Thanks to popular companies like
Ten Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know about Gap Year Programs
Deciding whether to take a gap year can be complicated and stressful. Many young adults experience overwhelming pressure from society and often well-meaning friends and
Is a Gap Year Right for me? How to Know if You Need a Break
Taking a gap year can be a stressful decision, whether you need a break for mental health reasons or just time to reset. It is
Adultolescence: Preparing Young Adults Who Struggle With Skills For Wellness and Independence
Greg Ostler, Clinical Director and Caren Stewart, Executive Director from Skyterra Young Adult share how young adults in recovery often don’t have environments that are
Treatment for the Impact of ADHD in Young Adults
ADHD is a familiar term for most people, but many do not fully understand the impact that ADHD may have on an individual. Difficulty focusing,
Live Connect Class: Winter Reset with Gina!
Join Skyterra Fitness Specialist Gina on the mat for Connect class, a blend of stretching, breath work, and some gentle mobility perfect to reset yourself
In the Kitchen with Chef Luke: Skyterra Young Adult’s MOST POPULAR Meal!
Join Embrace Executive Chef Luke for a Live Cooking demo where you can cook right alongside him, with the right ingredients! We will be making
Five Easy Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
If shortened days and the shift to colder weather seems to drain your energy and make you feel low, you may be experiencing symptoms of
How and When to Eat to Best Fuel your Fitness
When we make the commitment to embark on a new fitness plan or look to improve our health or physical performance, it’s no secret that
Meal Planning 101 on a Budget
Meal planning on a budget can feel overwhelming. Constantly being fed confusing nutrition information, uncertainty about where to grocery shop, food budgeting, and feeling like
The Connection Between Fitness and Mental Health
A solid fitness routine can and will do amazing things for your body. Even in taking a scroll through fitness posts on social media, you
One Simple Change to Help You Become Unstuck as a Young Adult
Feeling stuck is a common feeling for young adults. If you are feeling stuck in the direction of your life, you are not alone. A
Cardio 101: The Basics of Cardiovascular Fitness
CARDIO. It’s a term that gets thrown around quite often in the fitness industry, and for many, this term conjures up memories of hours spent
Eight Questions about Failure To Launch, Answered
Whether you choose to call it Failure to Launch or Peter Pan syndrome, it’s a phenomenon that describes the young adult struggle or failure to
How to build a lifelong, healthy relationship with food and nutrition
When it comes to food and nutrition, have you ever felt like you are living inside a never-ending, ever-exhausting hamster wheel? Maybe you feel like
How to Effectively Manage Binge Eating and Emotional Eating
Binge eating and emotional eating are common issues that many people struggle with. Over time, they can have significant impacts on our physical and emotional
What is Rehab for Depression?
Depression is a complicated disease that affects each person differently. With more than 17.3 million people suffering from the disease in the United States, it
Masterclass: How to Escape the Dieting Hamster Wheel, Why the Non-Diet Approach Works
Have you ever felt like you live inside of a dieting hamster wheel? Have you experienced that feeling of never quite being enough, and never
Masterclass: Why Camp When there’s a Perfectly Good Bed Available?
There is so much more to camping than setting up a tent, sleeping in a bag, seeing bugs and getting dirty. Join Executive Director Greg
Masterclass: How Self-Care can Improve your Relationships
Join Executive Director Greg Ostler, LCSW, LCAS, and Clinical Director Jennifer Negron, MA, LCMHC, NCC to learn how communication and conflict resolution skills support your
The Struggle is Real: Finding Grace in 2022
The challenges brought into families and communities in 2020 and 2021 have been significant. Young Adults (and their parents) are facing new and greater stresses
Struggling with Binge Eating? You are Not Alone.
Binge-Eating Disorder, also known as BED, is the most common eating disorder in America. BED impacts roughly one in 35 adults and presents itself in
Three Simple Ways to Incorporate Movement into Your Life
At any given moment, countless people all over the world make a promise to themselves to begin prioritizing fitness and health moving forward. Unfortunately, they