Men Have Emotion Regulation Needs, Too
Jason Howard , M.A.
Decision Making 101
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
1. Clarify your goals: Identify what you want to achieve and why it is important. What do you want to be left with when you have accomplished the goal? How do you want to feel? Having clear goals can...
Mastering the Test
As we enter the Spring season within schools, we enter the timeframe of the year where student testing occurs. For some students, the results of these tests mean the difference between being promoted to the next grade or being...
The Importance of Community for Young Adults
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
As a society, we are lonelier than we’ve ever been. According to a study from the Survey Center on American Life in 2019, almost 50% of all Americans reported having less than 3 close friends, up from 25% reporting...
10 Tips to Boost your Child’s Self-Esteem
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
Wanting your child to grow and develop into a happy, confident individual is normal for many parents. Though this is a common goal for most parents, it’s not always clear how to help your child build their self-esteem. Put...
The 5 Senses Technique for Self-Regulation
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
When feeling overwhelmed and upset, it can be hard to calm down and think through your situation. I often recommend a mindfulness technique that uses the five senses to help you calm yourself when you’re feeling dysregulated. It’s simple:...
Why Play Therapy
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
If you have a child who is elementary age or younger and may be struggling with behavioral or emotional challenges, play therapy is likely the best fit for them. Play Therapy has been developed over the years as a...
The Intersection of Faith Communities and Mental Health
By Cathy Murphy, Director of Community Outreach Many people with mental health conditions, including suicide risk, often turn first to their faith community for help. On Thursday, March 30th the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborate will lead a panel...
Easy Tips to Overcome Procrastination
Kate Smith , M.A.
Procrastination often gets a bad rap. It is viewed as lazy, having a lack of organization, poor prioritization, or bad time management. But sometimes the pressure is what motivates someone to get the work done. Others have their thoughts...