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Register now for this guided weekly support group on the often hidden and misunderstood challenges of raising highly sensitive and anxious children, with psychologist Dr. Ginny Ritchey. Group participants will have the opportunity to share their personal experiences and struggles with other parents in a caring and safe environment. Topics will include: the different ways anxiety is expressed in children, how to set boundaries while also being supportive, the do's and don'ts of parenting anxiety, and tangible take-away tools for children to use. Focus on elementary school-aged children (future groups will focus on older ages). The group will meet virtually every Tuesday at 7 pm (Pacific) for six weeks starting on February 25. Register today for $500, price goes up tomorrow. Only a few spots left!

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First New Episode from Dr. Dan Peters: Risk, Adventure, and the Search for Meaning with John Graham

For his inaugural episode of Make It A Great One podcast, Dr. Dan interviews author, adventurer and Giraffe Heroes Project Executive Director, John Graham about his fascinating journey from thrill-seeker to a man searching for the real meaning of his life. This honest and riveting conversation will move and inspire listeners to search for the meaning and calling of their own lives.


A former diplomat and a current citizen activist, John Graham believes that a full life demands passionate involvement and that living fully often means taking risks. He tells Dan that giving everything we’ve got both body and soul is the way to finding what makes our lives truly meaningful - to ourselves and in service of others.


Listen to MAKE IT A GREAT ONE on your favorite podcast platform.

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Tomorrow! Free Webinar for Gifted Adults

“The Importance of Coaching for Gifted Adults: A Discussion” is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 12:00 pm (Noon) Pacific time. Join Summit Center coach Paula Wilkes, PhD, and her former client Professor Faik Bouhrik as they describe their journey of gifted growth. Prepare to be inspired through an open-ended discussion about the importance of coaching for gifted adults. FREE. Recording will be available for a limited time. Discussion will include giftedness, multipotentiality, positive disintegration, executive functioning skills development, and cognitive flexibility. Pre-registration is required.

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Register Now! Executive Functioning Support Course for Parents Starts Feb. 28

Only 5 spots left! Do you feel overwhelmed by your family's calendar? Do you struggle with planning, organization, and time management for your children? Learn about executive functioning skills and how to build systems for your family in a small, interactive group. Virtual via Zoom. Fridays, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, February 28 through March 28 for 5 weeks. $350 for one or two spouses/parenting partners discussing the same children. Led by Deanna Kim, M.Ed., Summit Center's Educational Therapist. Space is limited, save your spot now!

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“Where meaning came from… real stable meaning – the kind that supports an entire life – comes from service, from giving back. From using whatever skills and resources I had to solve difficult, public problems. And I began doing that.” – John Graham speaking to Dr. Dan
 
 

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