DBT for College Aged Students: Is This Class Right for Me?
May 14, 2018

So you’re already struggling, and now you have to go to college. College often involves more responsibility which is tough when you’re already struggling. Maybe your life feels like an uphill climb, in the rain, in knee-deep mud? Does...

Why Self-Care is More Productive in the Long-Run
May 2, 2018

Culture today constantly tells us, “keep pushing,” “there aren’t enough hours in the day,” “hustle,” or “work harder”. We are always receiving messages that what we’re doing is not enough, who we are is not enough, or if we...

Managing Spring Fever
May 1, 2018

It’s been cold for several months and now the seasons are starting to change. The sun is warm, the flowers are blooming, and it feels great to be outside. Now that the weather is warmer you may find yourself...

The Art (not science) of Effective Discipline
April 30, 2018

Discipline can be a touchy subject.  Everyone has an opinion and a story to back up their opinion but there isn’t one cookie-cutter approach that will work for every child.  Even within one family, siblings may require something different...

How to Prevent Overdose Deaths: 911 Good Samaritan Laws
March 26, 2018

It’s not just drug users who are scared to call but also family members who fear their brother, sister, son, or daughter could get arrested. It’s that hesitation that could cost the user his or her life. The law...

On-site Counseling Service Provides Students with Immediate Access to Therapists
March 22, 2018

Partnership with Summit Counseling focuses on prevention It is a win-win partnership for Fulton County students, and one that recently captured the attention of former NFL player Terry Bradshaw. For three years, Fulton County School’s partnership with the Summit Counseling...

Dyslexia and ADHD: The Importance of Psycho-Educational Assessment
March 16, 2018

Parents of children struggling in elementary and middle school often wonder whether their child has dyslexia or an attention deficit.  Psycho-educational testing is important for differential diagnosis of cognitive and academic difficulties, as well as for the development of...

Lovingkindness
February 14, 2018

Welp… it’s finally here. Right when we think we’ve gotten past the craziness of all the holidays- one of the most dreaded (or anticipated) days has finally arrived. Some people spend this day with their significant others or partners,...

5 Ways to Ease Loneliness
January 26, 2018

There’s a difference between being alone and feeling lonely. Opening Snapchat, Instagram or Facebook makes it feel like everyone else in our lives are busy taking beautiful pictures, making lovely food, or going to exotic places. Loneliness sets in...

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” – Preparing for the Holidays
December 1, 2017

It’s that time of the year again- the time when the season starts to change. There is an increase in end of the year get togethers, tacky sweater parties, and holiday gatherings. While this season is called the “Most...