Creating a Values-Based Summer Plan
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
One of the tenets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is identifying your values, or the things that are most important to you, and taking action steps toward living out those values in your everyday life. With the semester...
The Silent Struggle: Athletes and Mental Health
By: Cathy Murphy, Director of Community Engagement Braden Appelhans, a name familiar to New Mexico basketball enthusiasts, recently shared a heartfelt post on social media. In his recent tweet, he acknowledged his absence from the game and his emotional...
2024 Summit Gala: In Unity We Flourish – Supporting Our Community
On Saturday, February 24th, over five hundred community leaders and Summit supporters gathered to celebrate the joy of generosity, a passion for community, and a commitment to support mental wellness at the Summit Counseling Center’s 9th Annual Summit Gala held at The Hotel at...
Brain Health as Aging Adults
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
The notion that brains continue to develop through age 25 has been popularized in social media and popular news outlets. While it seems that the Prefrontal Cortex does continue to mature until that time, the entire brain continues to...
How ADHD Can Impact Emotions
Shaquanta Danjoint , M.S.
We are accustomed to looking for the common symptoms of ADHD. In the health care field and the school systems, we commonly look for symptoms that include, fidgeting or restlessness, difficulty managing time, impulsive behavior, difficulty focusing, getting easily...
Living with Guilt vs Living with Gusto
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
A few years ago, I intercepted one of my sons as he was descending the staircase and heading outside. He explained, with a guilty expression on his face, that he was going to go outside to smoke a cigarette....
This Didn’t Take God by Surprise
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
So often, our circumstances seem to sway the level of contentment and joy we experience in our life. Every day, I hear of some circumstance that has turned someone’s world upside down. Cancer (their own, their child’s, their life...
7 Tips for Navigating Peer Relationships as a Teenager
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
Let’s talk about something that may be on your mind: peer relationships. Whether you’re in college, high school, or middle school navigating social dynamics and friendships can sometimes be a challenge. I’ve got some helpful tips to assist you...
First Lady Kemp and 988: A Partnership for Suicide Prevention
By: Cathy Murphy, Director of Marketing & Community Engagement First Lady Kemp and 988 are a powerful partnership for suicide prevention. Together, they aim to reduce the stigma and barriers associated with seeking help, and to provide hope and...