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Licensed psychologist Dr. Loraine Van Tuyl is bringing together small in-person groups of girls and female-identified teens – ages 11-14 and 14-17 – at Summit Center's Walnut Creek office for genuine connection, validation, sharing, art and journaling, practical tips and guidance, self reflection, and calm centering.

Whether your teen feels left out, or unsure of themselves due to fluctuating mood swings or social pressures about how to act and who to be, this group offers a non-judgmental, safe space where true self, feelings, and individual needs are celebrated and supported. In fun and creative ways, teens will learn more about themselves and how to handle the challenges they’re struggling with, including:

  • Feeling misunderstood, and alone, or overwhelmed in certain situations.
  • Feeling different or that you don't belong (such as being more introverted or sensitive).
  • Unable to stop spirals of self doubt and negativity that affect your self confidence.

Skill building goals will include becoming more resilient, confident, and authentic to one’s self and in all types of relationships.

Early bird price is $375 per group for the 5 sessions if you complete payment by June 21. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. 

Dr. Dan’s blog post about his recent podcast episode talks about why women are often overlooked when it comes to ADHD diagnosis.


Writes Dr. Dan, “When we think of ADHD, the stereotypical image that comes to mind is often a young boy, bouncing off the walls, struggling to focus. But the reality is far more nuanced – and, for many girls and women, deeply misunderstood.”


In response to growing need, Summit Center offers Adult ADHD Evaluation and Executive Skills Coaching Services. Our experienced and certified coaches will help with organizational skills, time management, and other strategies so you can focus, stay on task, and achieve your goals.

The annual SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Community Conference is coming to Alexandria, VA this year on July 24-25.

This intimate gathering brings together experts in the field, gifted adults, parents navigating their child’s gifted journey (while likely being gifted themselves), educators, counselors, gifted children and more—all with a shared mission to support and uplift the gifted and 2e community.

 It’s a place to learn from one another, share your unique voice, gather valuable resources and build lifelong connections within the SENG family. The pre-conference begins on July 23rd with a choice of APA courses, SENG Community Group Facilitator Training, and SENGconnects with board members.

Keynotes will be presented by Cally Fox, founding director of the BYU ARTS Partnership, and Julie Skolnick, psychologist, author, and founder of With Understanding Comes Calm. Over 30 break-out sessions will be offered, and a children’s camp will be available.

Summit Center is proud to be a sponsor.

 
 

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