By Alison Cross, LPC I used to work for a national crisis line. I have a lot of interesting stories, but something that stands out for me are the …
What Grieving People Need
By Susan Reid: New York Times editorialist David Brooks recently wrote about the power of being present for a loved one or friend in times of loss …
A Start to Social Media Peace for Parents
By: Laura Knorr In the past week I have been bombarded by news articles, blogs, television, and stories from co-workers about the pervasiveness, …
Dying to Live at 40 Years Old
By Jason Otwell Last fall, I went on a weekend trip to a college football game with two life-long friends. These are the type of friends that I can …
Frozen
By Ben Merrill I am sure most of us have heard the song “Let It Go” from the movie Frozen at least half a dozen times now. I know my daughter plays …
Acceptance as a Cure
By Laura Vann Much of the time it is easier to avoid than to feel. In the busy, performance-driven society that we live in, it seems …
Love Your Body Month at ACC
According to local research, 7 in 10 girls in Atlanta (69%) believe they aren't good enough or do not measure up in some way, including their looks, …
Making Your Spirit Bright
By Robin Bradley Sometimes during the first few days of December as I casually flip through my mail, I stumble upon that familiar envelope that …
How to Move From Toxic Guilt to Forgiveness
By Susan Reid I read somewhere that the difference in a relationship that is healthy and one that is not is the difference between attachment and …
The Sexualization of Youth: Strawberry Shortcake Needs an Intervention
By Alison Cross All throughout my childhood, I was captivated by stories of the Disney Princesses. Their combination of a handsome prince, cute furry …