I complete four personal training sessions with a client, and then she does not follow through with her remaining paid, new-year’s-resolution training sessions. When queried at a later point in time, she explains that her schedule became too demanding to incorporate workouts. Prior to that, a therapy client did not implement specific parenting strategies that we had developed together during the previous week’s hour-long session. What happens in between our desire to engage in a task, the actual initiation of engaging in such a task, and then maintaining healthy behaviors over time? Read More ›
Post-New-Year’s-Resolution Pitfall: The Struggle With Adherence
Peace, Love & Pure Fashion… You are your Mother’s Daughter
This past Sunday, I participated in the Peace, Love & Pure Fashion show at the Buckhead Theater to benefit Bert’s Big Adventure. Bert Weiss, the popular radio host from Q-100, launched his eponymous non-profit organization to allow children ages 5 to 12 with a chronic or terminal illness, to experience a weekend with their families at Walt Disney World®.
I got involved with Pure Fashion because I thought the event sent a good message: To promote healthy body image and self-awareness for teenage girls, while helping them choose fashion that is age appropriate. Read More ›
Dr. Susan Rudnicki featured in April’s Atlanta Parent Magazine

Photo of Paisley Dickey by Bonnie Rebholz and Fancy Fotos
Pageant Q & A’s
Entering young girls in pageants raises a lot of tough questions. Here, Dunwoody-based clinical health psychologist Susan Rudnicki, who specializes in teen problems and women’s issues, addresses the benefits, downsides and stigmas associated with children’s beauty pageants.
What are the benefits of pageants for young girls?
Pageants can provide a forum to enhance young girls’ self-esteem and sense of confidence by exploring their wonderfully diverse personality assets. They can help guide girls to strengthen their cognitive skills, physical development and overall social grace and poise. Read More ›
Dr. Susan Rudnicki and her “Get Fit 4 Girls” fitness class featured on Better Mornings Atlanta
Dr. Susan Rudnicki and her “Get Fit 4 Girls” class worked up a sweat on Better Mornings Atlanta! The Fitness Fridays segment featured the young ladies live in the CBS News studio doing team workouts. Susan was interviewed about the launch of her Dunwoody class for girls ages 8-12.
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Susan on Fox 5: Setting Realistic Goals in 2011
I was interviewed on Fox 5 News about how I help my clients to be successful with their fitness and weight management goals. I advise my clients: Watch Video ›





Dr. Susan Rudnicki Featured Expert on Fox 5 Atlanta
Atlanta, GA – July 1, 2011- A Must-See Segment for Parents:
Dunwoody-based clinical health psychologist, Dr. Susan Rudnicki, who specializes in teen problems and women’s issues, weighs in on the controversial world of children’s beauty pageants.
Fox 5′s Tacoma Perry interviews Dr. Rudnicki about a local 3 year old girl’s quest for the crown: Watch Video ›