This blog is written by the clinicians at Jonah Green and Associates, a mental health practice based in Kensington, MD that provides quality services for children, teens, families, and adults. It is intended as a resource for families who are seeking to expand their knowledge about mental health and mental health services, and also as a resource for families who are seeking quality mental health services, especially in the mid-Atlantic region.
I’ve never believed that it is essential to do everything one can to save every romantic relationship. Some are chapters, not lifetimes — and that’s okay. I remember knowing, even while I was still in it, that my college sweetheart and I weren’t going to grow old together. We loved each other, but we didn’t
“He’s my brother.” Exploring the value of sibling therapy for healing, reconnection, and navigating family transitions. The road is long / / But I’m strong / Strong enough to carry him/ He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. —The Hollies, 1969 When adult siblings enter therapy together, they carry not only active concerns, but also a
“Remember your friends Just remember, you can call. Just remember that passion fades. Good friendships seldom die. If you stay true to those who are true to you, you’ll make it. You’ll make it fine.” —Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading, More Than One Kind of Love Many couples or families turn to therapy when their relationships face
In previous posts, I’ve shared how family therapy fosters collaborative dialogue—a way of speaking and listening that builds emotional safety, deepens connection, and makes it easier to solve problems together. Most people begin family therapy hoping to resolve specific challenges: emotional distance, parenting disagreements, financial tension, in-law stress, or behavioral issues with children. While your
Many religious and philosophical traditions speak to the value of forgiveness, and research shows that forgiveness can bring lower anxiety, less depression, more fulfilling relationships, and even improved physical health. Our natural tendency to focus on justice for those who wronged us, however, can block forgiveness. When others deeply hurt us, our minds may focus