Workplace Stress and Boundaries
‘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...
How to Listen So Your Teen Feels Heard
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
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...
Emotion Regulation – Naming the Emotion
Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.
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...
The Transparency of Therapy
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...
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
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...
Summit Counseling Center Voted Best of North Atlanta Counseling Services for 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...
Dunwoody Approves Grants for Nonprofits
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...
The Tyranny of “Shoulds”
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
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...
The Impact of Separation and Divorce on Children
Separation and divorce is rarely easy for anyone involved, but it can be especially difficult for children regardless of age. Relationships end between couples all over the world, however, the United States has been labeled as the “leader” in...