Summit Counseling Center Welcomes Five Distinguished Board Members
— Summit Counseling Center, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible mental health services, is pleased to announce the appointment of five exceptional professionals to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed board members bring...
Suicide Prevention Month: Take ACTion This September
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a pivotal time for us at Summit Counseling Center to raise awareness about a pressing issue that affects countless lives. According to the World Health Organization, suicide claims nearly 800,000 lives globally each year....
Tips for Managing Conflict with Your Teenager
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
In this vlog, Madeline shares practical advice and proven strategies for effectively navigating conflicts with your teenager. From open communication to setting boundaries, join us as we empower parents with the tools they need to foster understanding and strengthen...
Co-Parenting Through Divorce: Prioritizing Your Child’s Well-Being
Aleisha Parker , M.Ed.
For parents going through divorce, it is a challenging time of transition. I understand that sometimes it can be extremely difficult to control your own emotions and words shared to each other while together in the same household until...
What Story From Your Life Makes You Go Into Hiding?
According to The Gottman Institute; Here’s the truth about shame: the less you talk about it with someone safe, the more control it has over your life and psychological well-being. The fear behind shame is usually the belief that...
5 Effective Ways to Encourage Your Child to Open Up and Communicate
Communication is a vital skill that empowers children to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs effectively. As parents, we play a crucial role in nurturing this skill and creating a safe environment for our children to open up and...
Hiding in Plain Sight: Unveiling the Truth about Youth Mental Health
Recent statistics paint a vivid picture of the challenges faced by our youth. According to a comprehensive study, an alarming 1 in 5 adolescents grapple with mental health issues, ranging from depression and anxiety to addiction and suicidal ideation....
Friendship Deal Breakers
Line Fleming , M.A.
Are you in middle school or high school? Does making friends in the beginning of the school year stress you out? There is a lot of anxiety that exists today around making friends at school. Some concerns include “where...
Prioritizing Youth Mental Health: Summit Counseling Center’s Onsite Therapy Program
Did you know that mental health support in schools is often lacking? Recent data from a 2022 Pew Research Center survey revealed that only about half of U.S. public schools offer mental health assessments, and even...