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If you wish to interview a psychologist, please contact Cyd Wise at cydwise@gapsychology.org or 404-634-6272 ext. 208

Mind Body Health Fair at the Capitol, for photos, Click here 

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 Resilience is an important skill that can enable you to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, or even significant sources of stress. Resilience can be learned. For further information, you may download a brochure at http://www.apahelpcenter.org or see additional links at Resources on Coping with Traumatic Events.

If you wish to have a FREE RESILIENCE FORUM presented ti your group by a psychologist, contact us at 404-634-6272, ext. 208 or  gpa@gapsychology.org

We also have an Online Referral Service for you to look through should you want to schedule an appointment with a psychologist. If you don't find the information you are seeking, please call us at 404-634-6272, ext. 200.

For more information on the following, see www.apahelpcenter.org:

Communication Tips for Parents
Be available for your children. Let your children know you are listening. Respond in a way your children can hear.

Mind/Body Health: The Effects of Traumatic Stress
Even if you did not suffer bodily harm in any of last year's hurricanes, traumatic stress such as being affected by the hurricane emotionally can have physical effects as well. There are many other traumatic events in life such as the loss of a loved one, divorce or the loss of a job.

Mind/Body Health: Stress
We've probably all felt stress. Sometimes it's a brief and highly situational, like being in heavy traffic. Other times, it's more persistent and complex-relationship problems, an ailing family member, a spouse's death.

Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers
We tend to idealize childhood as a carefree time, but youth alone offers no shield against the emotional hurts and traumas many children face. Children can be asked to deal with problems ranging from adapting to a new classroom to bullying classmates or even abuse at home.

Warning Signs of Youth Violence
Violence. It's the act of purposefully hurting someone. And it's a major issue facing today young adults. One in 12 high schoolers is threatened or injured with a weapon each year.