Sleep and Mental Health
Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.
When I was growing up, my mom would always ask us in the morning, “How did you sleep last night?” Now I find myself working with teens and asking them a slightly different question, “Did you sleep last night?”....
5 Social Skills that Every Kid Needs to Master Part III
We’ve come to our final two social skills that every kid needs to master. While there are more than just 5 social skills, these five are foundational for all others that develop over time. #4 Recognizing Feelings in Others...
The Importance of Superheroes in Play
Superheroes have always been around but lately it seems they have increased in the movies and television, so it would be only natural that our children are interested. Entering fantasy play can allow kids to unburden themselves and have...
Selfish or Self-care?
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
People in our society often prioritize work, school or other people over their own health and well-being. When they come to therapy and are challenged about it, they state they do not want to be selfish. I have heard...
De-escalating Situations with a Child
Do you have a child that is constantly “Acting out” or participating in “undesirable behaviors”? What if there is secondary gain involved? How can I tell the difference between if a child needs more attention or if there is...
Helping Your Middle Schooler Be Safe in a Technological World
Middle school is a time in your child’s life where they will embark in curiosity like never before. Middle schoolers are constantly growing, changing, and exploring; and in 2020, times are different, as most interactions with each other are...
“Why Am I So Angry?” Part I
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
Have you ever gotten angry and you didn’t really know why? You know, the car in front of you is only going 5 mph OVER the speed limit and you are ready to start a fight. Or, the cashier...
Mental and Emotional Flexibility in the Age of COVID-19
Rebecca L. Marshall , Ph.D.
If you scroll through social media feeds, you’ll find a lot of advice about how to “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be told to take the virus and its effect on your physical health very...
Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Summit launches Tele-Mental Health via VideoTherapy and Telephone to Meet the Mental Health Needs of Our Community
Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone that has and will be impacted by this unprecedented event. While our national and local communities work to contain and mitigate the coronavirus (COVID-19), The Summit is hard at work adapting...