A strict new law regarding Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs was just passed in Georgia. We don’t know if it is the strictest law in the country, but it is a far cry from a slap on the wrist. During the 2008 legislative session, HB 336 was passed with very little opposition. […]
Each year, many individuals, along with their families and loved ones, are faced with a diagnosis of dementia that can be very confusing and frightening. Understanding what dementia is and its symptoms allows for the most appropriate treatment and the best quality of life possible. What is dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Association website (http://www.alz.org/facts/downloads/ff_infographic_2015.pdf), […]
Pain is both a physical and emotional experience. It is made up of both sensation and perception. In other words, it is the way we feel, as well as how we interpret that feeling. For example, you may step on a tack and view this as a negative experience or receive a vaccine and view […]
There are many reasons that parents may receive a referral to a psychologist for their child. If your child’s doctor referred you to us, it is because he or she feels strongly that the answers, information and solutions we can provide will benefit your child. Psychologists and therapists are specialists in many things that can […]
This is just a short note to let you know that, if you find yourself depressed or in grief over the loss of a pet, you are not nuts (despite what some people might tell you). Although most of my experience in the last 10 years is with dogs, the following applies to other pets […]
The selection of senior management personnel is of critical importance. Many applicants may appear to have the requisite experience and training for the position. Your corporation might spend untold hours wading through resumes and pre-screening applicants, then conduct numerous interviews, to arrive at a “short list” of a few best candidates. The successful candidate must […]
The Executive Development Program, or EDP, brings to the individual executive the opportunity to achieve professional and personal goals previously thought to be unattainable. This 16-week program is engineered by a personal Mentor, using state-of-the-art psychological principles. Breaking Through “The Wall” The process can be likened to Olympic training. The master coach takes the star […]
Some people think that sports psychologists are only concerned with finding ways to remedy athletic or competitive problems that athletes encounter with their sports. The recent publicity involving some Atlanta Braves players and their consultation with sports psychology has helped to fuel this misconception. While sports psychology does indeed offer a wide rance of problem-solving […]
In July of 1997 the Georgia State Legislature activated a law mandating a clinical evaluation to assess the need for alcohol and/or drug treatment, for anyone getting a second DUI conviction within 5 years. The DUI Risk-Reduction Program is administered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR). The State of Georgia trains and certifies […]
Prevent Bullying using the Broken Toy WorkshopTM Utilizing a powerful, emotionally memorable video program, our experienced child behavior specialists lead a classroom experience which sets the stage for attitude and cultural changes within your school or organization. Children from third to eighth grade are deeply affected by the story of a boy who is bullied, and […]
