Peak City Psychology

02/01/2026

❄️Graduate school didn’t cover:
• Southern snowstorms
• Emergency snow shoveling
• Making leadership decisions in boots
• How often “flexibility” would be the real job

If today meant rescheduling, telehealth, adjusting expectations, or simply doing the best you could—
that counts.

❄️Stay safe and warm!

01/26/2026

Snow day for the office ❄️
Safety first for our team and families 🤍
Mabel is having the best day ever !

01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. King and his legacy 🤍

This is a reminder that progress isn’t about perfection.
Progress requires persistence and compassion.

At P*P, we remind you that small steps count. Especially on the hard days. Be gentle with yourself as you keep going.

01/19/2026

We are so honored to share that Peak City Psychology was recognized with two Diamond Awards this year - made entirely possible by our community 💛

To be trusted with your stories, your families and your growth is something we never take lightly. Thank you for your support and allowing us to walk alongside you. We are deeply grateful and remain committed to provide mental health care rooted in compassion and connection.

01/09/2026

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Carrie Dittner will be presenting a free public workshop on a topic affecting nearly every family today:
How screen time shapes child development.

Hosted by the NC Psychological Foundation, this virtual session will cover:
• What current research tells us
• How screens influence learning, behavior, and relationships
• Evidence-based strategies to support children in a digital world

📅 January 9th at 12 PM
Open to the community and professionals—registration required.

01/07/2026

After years of working and collaborating together…you just GET each other ✨

And apparently start matching your outfits too 💃

12/31/2025

As the year closes, many of us default to self-evaluation. Or wondering if we did enough and how we can improve.
This is your reminder: reflection doesn’t require self-criticism.
Notice what supported you.
Acknowledge what drained you.
Release what no longer needs to come with you.
That’s enough. 🤍

12/21/2025

The holidays can shake up even the most grounded families. More noise, more plans, more expectations — and often less rest 😴

If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not doing anything wrong.

Sometimes the most supportive thing we can offer ourselves (and our kids) is permission.

Permission to slow down.
Permission to simplify.
Permission to choose presence over perfection.

✨ Permission is support.

Save this for the days that feel like too much 🤍

12/16/2025

Wishing light, warmth, and renewal to all who celebrate 🕎

Hanukkah reminds us that even small sparks can sustain us through long nights.

May this season bring:
• connection with loved ones
• joy shared in community
• light that lasts beyond the candles

Happy Hanukkah from all of us at P*P ✨️

12/11/2025

Join Dr. Carrie for this free workshop in the New Year!

The next Ask the Psychologist free, virtual lecture will be on Fri Jan 9th at 12 noon and is entitled: Growing Up Digital: How Screen Time Shapes Child Development (and what to do about it) with Dr. Carrie Dittner who notes that "This workshop is not about eliminating technology—it’s about raising grounded, confident, emotionally healthy kids while safeguarding their development in a digital world."

These free lectures open to the public (and to professionals) and will be recorded for later viewing. Link to register:
https://www.ncpsychology.org/ask-psychologist

Peak City Psychology

12/07/2025

There’s nothing quite like a small-town Christmas parade to remind us of the magic of community. ✨🎄

Our P*P team loved being out in Apex tonight—watching the lights, the snowmen, the floats, and all the joy that brings our town together during the Apex Rotary Parade. These moments of connection are what this season is all about.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up for one another, celebrates together, and creates memories for families ❤️

Wishing everyone a warm, bright, connected start to the holiday season. ❤️💫
– The P*P Team

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12/02/2025

The holiday season is filled with beauty and stress. So here are a few small, intentional moments (inspired by this porch scene) to carry with you today:

✨ Stand on the porch for 10 seconds before walking in — inhale the day, exhale the rush
✨ Plug in one string of lights that makes you smile
✨ Sit beside your person (or pup) for one minute with no agenda but presence

Self-care isn’t found in the big gestures — it lives in the tiny pauses!