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read moreUnhappy with how you look or feel? Feel out of control with food? Secretly trying to cope with behaviors that embarrass or scare you? As you will see in the information that follows, there are many faces to Eating Disorders. However, one of the most common characteristics is that it is something you do in private - trying to go it alone, be strong and suffer in silence. You are designed to solve your life challenges and problems WITH the help of others. ED is no different. Throughout history, the message is clear, humans recover by sharing and getting help from other people who understand and know how to help.

read moreDid you ever have this experience? You have been learning better communication techniques; you are ready to listen to your partner and use your new skills to begin a good conversation about something important. Then, your partner says a sentence or two and suddenly you realize your heart is starting to pound, your mind is starting to scream, "it's not fair" or "you don't understand me!" and the listening and nice communication exercise is over. Seems like it is the same discussion and the same emotional response all over again and again.

read moreIf you feel an urgent need for help, if your thoughts or emotions are overwhelming you right now, see your doctor immediately or call 911. Then call us-we'll help you get past this urgent phase, back to a life you want. Depression is a very common illness that involves ones thoughts, feelings, behaviors and physical sensations. Depression symptoms may be very slight and hard to detect - as in "low energy or fatigue" or "overeating or poor appetite". Sometimes the symptoms are severe and feel overwhelming.

read moreStress Reduction - who doesn't need that? - you might ask. You would be right! Not only is this little word, "stress", represent the leading cause of physicians visits, it also taps athletic and work performance, causes accidents, etc., etc. The good news? Learning how to improve stress reduction skills is effective, fun and in many cases - easy. SummerSmith has specialized programs for business executives, business owners and other professionals leading stressful lives and careers. SummerSmith understands the challenges and costs of stress on the job - and it's corresponding effects on performance, health and relationships.