Pax Summit Counseling

02/26/2026

🌿 Understanding Your Grief Journey 🌿

Grief changes our lives in deep and lasting ways, and healing doesn’t come by wishing the hurt away. Overcoming the brokenness and emptiness means confronting the emotions we're afraid of; it comes from actively mourning the loss you’ve experienced.

A thoughtful article from the Center for Loss & Life Transition highlights the Six Needs of Mourning, which can guide you as you walk the path of grief:

✨ Six Needs of Mourning
1️⃣ Acknowledge the reality of the death
2️⃣ Embrace the pain of the loss
3️⃣ Remember the person who died
4️⃣ Develop a new self-identity
5️⃣ Search for meaning
6️⃣ Receive ongoing support from others

Grief isn’t something to rush or suppress — it’s something to move through. Each of these needs softly allows you to face your loss, allow your heart to feel, and find a way forward that honors both your grief and your loved one.

💬 You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Whether it’s through support, counseling, or compassionate community, there is hope and healing ahead.

📌 Read more about these six needs of mourning here: https://www.centerforloss.com/2023/12/journey-grief-six-needs-mourning/

by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.   The death of someone loved changes our lives forever. And the movement from the “before” to the “after” is almost always a long, painful […]

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day Counseling Tip

Love isn’t built on grand gestures.
It’s built on consistent ones.

Healthy relationships aren’t sustained by one perfect date night a year — they grow through small, intentional moments of connection:

• Turning toward your partner instead of away
• Listening to understand, not to win
• Expressing appreciation out loud
• Repairing quickly after conflict

Real love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a daily choice.

This Valentine’s Day, instead of asking “Do I feel loved?”

Try asking, “How am I showing love?”

Strong marriages and dating relationships aren’t accidental. They’re cultivated.

02/09/2026

02/07/2026

❄️ Extreme Cold Weather Reminder ❄️

With dangerously low temperatures, strong winds, and extreme wind chills expected, we encourage everyone to stay indoors if possible and use extra caution if you must be outside.

Stay warm, check in on others, and take care of yourself during this severe weather. 🤍

— Pax Summit Counseling

02/02/2026

We currently have openings—including evening appointments to better fit your schedule.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for growth, we’re here to help.

Serving individuals, couples, and families across Central PA.
Faith-informed counseling available upon request.

📞 717.348.6573
📧 paxsummit@gmail.com

02/02/2026

Please mark your calendars! It is only $25 to pre-register this month and next! :)

01/27/2026

Upcoming April classes being held in our office. Coffee, treats and prizes provided for attending.
This is available to any Perry County resident, just please register to attend through the flyer instructions.

01/23/2026

Strong relationships don’t happen by accident—they’re built through commitment, honest conversations, and sometimes extra support.

This February, couples who schedule with Pax Summit Counseling receive 50% off their first couples session.

Message us on Facebook or call 717-348-6573 to get started