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Healing from Divorce
January 17, 2023

The old Greek poet named Menander said, “Time is the healer of all necessary evils.” More modern authors have altered the proverb, “Time heals all wounds.” Just because something is a proverb does not make it true. Some researchers...

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The State of Mental Health: Changing the Conversation in 2023
January 9, 2023

Written By: Cathy Murphy, Director of Community Outreach Summit Counseling Center Even before COVID-19 the state of our mental health was on the decline. Since 2019 we have heard reports that “our children are not OK”, “90% of adults...

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Workplace Stress and Boundaries
December 10, 2022

‘Tis the season for quarterly changes at work. This may be in the form of a promotion, a department restructuring, a new work location, or a change in field.  All of these things can impact day-to-day stress levels, yet...

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How to Listen So Your Teen Feels Heard
December 10, 2022

One of the most common phrases I hear from my teenage clients is “My parents never listen to me!” Teenagers often feel unheard and misunderstood by many of the adults in their lives, especially their parents, and it greatly...

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Emotion Regulation – Naming the Emotion
December 10, 2022

In our DBT class on Emotion Regulation, the first step that we work on can initially sound simple- naming the emotion. We work to first understand what the emotion is that we are dealing with before we try to tackle anything else.   People come...

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The Transparency of Therapy
November 18, 2022

When I was a child, there was a columnist by the name of Dear Abby, featured in the Detroit News. I was amazed at the transparency of the article from the one seeking advice and the columnist. Some of...

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Coping with Grief During the Holidays
November 16, 2022

For some, the holidays are fun and exciting. For others, they can be painful. The holidays may be a reminder of loved ones we have lost, relationships that are hurting, or other struggles in life. This can lead to...

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Summit Counseling Center Voted Best of North Atlanta Counseling Services for 2022
November 7, 2022

Summit Counseling Center is honored to be voted Best Counseling Services in North Atlanta for 2022! For over 30 years, Summit has strived to be a pillar of our community delivering high-quality, integrative mental health services. Together with our...

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Dunwoody Approves Grants for Nonprofits
October 25, 2022

Dunwoody, GA – October 11, 2022 – Last night, the Dunwoody City Council unanimously approved grants for 10 local nonprofits to support those who are still struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants total $810,000 in federal...

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Families
The Tyranny of “Shoulds”
October 25, 2022

Shoulds abound in our lives. We hear them everywhere: from both outside of ourselves (family, friends, culture) and inside our own heads. “I really should do…” Or “I should have done…” or “you shouldn’t.…” “Should” is a tyrant, a...

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