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Strategies for Coping
Thursday, March 11th @ 7:00pm Via Zoom & Facebook Live
Helping students and families cope with the social and emotional impacts of COVID-19. Co-hosted by City of Dunwoody & Summit Counseling Center.
 
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Alexa Mellman, MSW
Licensed Master Social Worker |
| Alexa is experienced in treating adults of all ages, whether individually, as couples, or in group settings. She has worked for several years providing mental health services to a diverse mix of people and enjoys helping individuals of all faiths, races, and backgrounds. She specializes in treating trauma, PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, anxiety, substance use disorder, building self-esteem, and life transitions. |
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Aleisha Parker, MEd
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor |
| Aleisha recognizes the importance of teaching children how to cope with strong emotions, unwanted thoughts, and feelings while they’re young, in order to have a solid foundation for dealing with life’s challenges of the future. She believes maintaining a strong, therapeutic relationship that is transparent, collaborative, and unconditional is crucial for building trust and will also facilitate the healing process. |
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Comparison is the Thief of Joy
Cally Short, LAPC |
| Comparing ourselves and our accomplishments to the achievements and successes of those around us is an easy habit to fall into…We look around and see others thriving, posting happy photos, and discussing the positives that have come from a trying year. |
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How Conflict Can Create Connection
Kellie Gwaltney, LMFT, LPC, CPCS |
| Conflict is inevitable in relationships. With stress and anxiety levels at an all-time high, it is understandable why conflict is happening more frequently and with more intensity, leaving couples discouraged and disconnected from each other. |
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15th Annual Summit Golf Classic
Monday, April 5th
Shotgun Start 11:00 am
Country Club of The South |
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Online Mental Health Screening |
| Approximately 50% of lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24. Yet the average delay between when symptoms first appear and intervention is approximately 11 years. Mental health screenings can be the first step towards early identification and intervention. |
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