Who is a Sunrise Student?

Sunrise works with adolescent girls, ages 13 – 17, who are smart, curious, and capable but struggle with deep-rooted emotional issues that have kept them from building a life worth living.

Many have experienced trauma, chemical dependency, or mental illness. Some are depressed or anxious, suffer from low self-esteem, or are troubled by eating disorders. These life-threatening and therapy-interfering behaviors can include, but are not limited to:

Suicidal ideation
Self-harm
Attachment issues
Family discord
Chemical dependency
Addictions
Disordered eating
Habitual lying
Impulsive/risky behaviors
School avoidance
Learning difficulties
Relationship problems
Low motivation

Despite having difficult issues that require healing and management, Sunrise students possess the internal resources for future success and independence. Whether a student comes to us from the United States or Internationally, Sunrise provides the space for our students to discover their core issues and help them translate new skills to the real world in order to find lasting healing.

Clinical Profile

Sunrise students have great potential that has been derailed by emotional and/or behavioral struggles. Our team is particularly effective at treating girls with one or more of the following issues and diagnoses (this is a partial list):

Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Self Harm
Oppositional-Defiant Disorder
Adoption and Attachment Issues
Family Discord
Addictions
Manipulation
Bereavement
Bi-polar Disorder
Personality Disorders
Family Adjustment Difficulties
Post-Traumatic Stress
Habitual Lying
Relationship Problems
Feelings of Hopelessness
Substance Abuse
School Avoidance
Learning Disabilities
Peer-Relation Problems
Low Motivation
Abuse and/or Neglect
Low Self-Esteem
Confusion About Self

Exclusionary Criteria

To maintain a safe and emotionally healthy treatment environment, Sunrise does not accept students with the following issues:

Physically Violent Histories
Psychotic Disorders
Medically Unstable
Sexual- Abuse Perpetrator
Pregnancy
Parents who are unwilling to participate

International Students

Sunrise RTC is approved by the US federal government to accept international students and our curriculum is designed to accommodate the academic and cultural needs of international students. We offer world-class academic and therapeutic schooling to girls, ages 13 – 17, who have struggled with emotional issues.

If you would like to discuss our program for international students, please call 1-435-900-7753 or fill out our convenient inquiry form online. Our staff is happy to discuss your specific situation and how our program might work with your daughter or client.

International Education: Transferring Credits

Sunrise’s academic program is US accredited through Cognia. Our academic team is experienced in working with the education systems of other countries to ensure that credits are transferable to our students’ home countries.

International Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

We are approved by the US federal government to accept international students through SEVP. Our admissions staff can help parents of international students ensure that they have the correct visa and have registered properly with SEVP through the SEVIS database. Once enrolled, we will help you maintain SEVP approved status throughout your child’s enrollment.