How to Have Productive Discussions (Not Arguments!) with Your Child
Kate Smith , M.A.
Every parent has been there: You start with what seems like a simple request or question, and then, suddenly, you are in a screaming match with your child. How did it escalate to this? First and foremost, remember who...
Summer Slump
Alexis Durham , M.S.
We are halfway through summer break. Are you starting to notice that your child has gone from being happy to be out of school and loving life to becoming more of a bored zombie around the house? Structure may...
Why Your Kids Don’t Want to Talk to You
Alexis Durham , M.S.
In this line of work, we often hear frustrations from parents regarding what their kids are and are not doing. A common one is typically something along the lines of, “I can tell something is wrong, but they won’t...
Caring for Elderly Parents
By original design, parents are there to guide their children, to teach them, and to advise them through the various stages of life. Children look to their parents for wisdom to overcome the challenges of life. When parents age,...
The Summit Selected as a Finalist for The Best Counseling Services in North Atlanta – Vote For Us!
The Summit Counseling Center has been selected as a finalist for The Best Counseling Services in North Atlanta for 2022! You can help us claim the title as “the best” with just a few clicks of your mouse by...
A Tenuous Marriage
Faith and mental health have more than once been at odds with each other. It is commonly said that we are mind, body, and soul. I’ve also heard it said that we are one complete being, so inextricably put...
‘Why does it feel like I am always so much unhappier than everyone else?’
Allison Bates , M.S.
‘Why does it feel like I am always so much unhappier than everyone else?’ This is a frustration that therapists hear quite often. But why is it almost a universal experience that we are in a constant state of...
12 Tips for Building Better Relationships with Your Children
Set aside time weekly to spend time engaging in an activity that your child enjoys. Praise positive behavior that your child exhibits. Research has shown that positive reinforcement can positively improve a child’s social skills and behaviors. Give compliments...
Preparing Your Child for Their First Therapy Session
You have decided to take your child to therapy. Awesome! However, there is a problem: Your child does not want to go. Some children may not want to go because they believe they do not need therapy. Some may...