A Hole in Your Heart: Living with Grief and Loss
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
I was talking with a client the other day, let’s call her Julie (not her real name), about the recent loss of a relationship which had affected her deeply. Our conversation went something like this: Me: The final stage of...
5 Ideas to Combat the Impostor Within
Jason Howard , M.A.
Do you ever feel like a fraud, despite your accomplishments and successes? Do you worry that your achievements are due to luck or deception, rather than your own abilities? You’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with Impostor Syndrome....
The Summit Receives $5,000 to Expand Subsidized Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
– The Summit Counseling Center is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. The grant will be used to expand the...
The Power of Positive Self-Talk: Managing Anxiety with Affirmations
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
Positive affirmations can be helpful in managing anxiety by promoting positive self-talk and shifting one’s mindset. Negative self- talk can have a significant impact on anxiety by exacerbating its symptoms and making it more challenging to manage. Negative self-talk...
Setting Screen Time with your Kids and Teens
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
Screens are now an essential part of our daily lives whether you are an adult or child. Children and teens now must use either computers or tablets while at school to get work done, do learning activities, and turn...
Alyssa Kiss Joins Summit Counseling Center as Associate Therapist
Summit Counseling Center is pleased to announce the addition of Alyssa Kiss as a full-time Associate Therapist, marking an exciting milestone for The Summit as it expands its team of dedicated professionals! Having begun her journey...
The Summit Receives $70,000 Funding to Expand Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program
Summit Counseling Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding through the 2023 Fulton County Community Service Program (CSP) for the fifth consecutive year. These funds will be instrumental in expanding the Summit’s...
From Exhaustion to Empowerment: Conquering Caregiver Stress
Line Fleming , M.A.
Are you a caregiver? What is a caregiver? We hear a lot about someone going through a medical or mental health issue. We hear about their symptoms, how they are affecting the person, and the treatments they are implementing...
U.S. Surgeon General Cautions About the Role of Social Media in Youth Mental Health Crisis
On May 23rd, The United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a new advisory warning of the mental health effects of social media on young people. The Surgeon General’s report highlights the widespread use of social media among...