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Together, We Can Make a Difference. When "I" is Replaced with "We", Even Illness Becomes Wellness.
The Summit is committed to creating a well-informed and stigma free community by encouraging open conversations and education on mental health topics. We invite you to join us by scheduling one of the following trainings for your organization/business… or registering to attend a workshop open to the community.
- Signs of Suicide/Trusted Adult
- Soul Shop
- Community Resiliency Model (CRM)
- Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
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Bailey Little, M.Ed.
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor |
| Bailey’s therapy style is relaxed and collaborative, with a high value placed on humor and hope. She is primarily informed by person-centered theory, which emphasizes authenticity and empathy as essential parts of the therapeutic relationship. She works with clients to identify their goals, their strengths, and their values and uses these to help guide the therapeutic process. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in an integrative approach, depending on the needs and personality of the client. Bailey enjoys working with adolescents ages 12-18, adults, and older adults. |
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North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative
Thursday, January 27th
10:00am – 11:30am
Mount Pisgah UMC |
| Alcohol and Substance Misuse are on the rise. According to the CDC, U.S. drug overdose deaths topped 100,00 annually for the first time and alcohol use/misuse statistics have spiked since the beginning of the pandemic. Join us for a panel discussion and opportunity to network with substance abuse organizations/providers in our community. |
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Tech Tips for Holiday Family Bonding
Alicia Ortega, M.S. |
| Christmas: it’s the most wonderful time of the year! But for so many of us, especially those of us with children, it can seem more stressful than wonderful. Just think, there’s buying, wrapping, cooking, getting dressed, traveling, socializing, and making sure everyone is on the same page and packed into the same car. It’s a lot, and since Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year are so close together, it can wear anyone out quickly. All the hustle and bustle can make us wonder why we do all this stuff in the first place, besides the mere expectation that it's what we do every year… |
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Toxic Relationships, Part 2: Understanding Gaslighting
Emily Harrison, M.S. |
| Relationships that have grown toxic can sometimes be hard to spot, especially if you are experiencing gaslighting. In the previous blog, I’ve defined gaslighting as “manipulating someone with psychological means into questioning their own sanity.” Gaslighting forces you to second guess everything you do, and sometimes it might trick you into thinking you are the one behaving in a toxic manner when you attempt to confront this emotional abuse. This allows the cycle of abuse to continue while simultaneously discrediting the victim, chipping slowly away at any semblance of self-confidence… |
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| As 2021 comes to a close, we would like to extend our gratitude for your incredible support. Your charitable contributions have made it possible for our therapists to serve our community at 5 community-based offices and 27 school-based locations in North Metro Atlanta.
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Online Screening |
| Behavioral Health – which includes mental health and substance use – is a key part of your overall well-being. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional. |
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