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.
Simple, Gottman-Informed Practices for Building Closeness in Everyday Life Couples often come to therapy wanting to feel close again, but they are not always sure where to begin. They may imagine reconnecting will require a week away, a perfectly planned date, or long conversations in which they finally say everything exactly right. One of the
For many years, psychotherapy was understood primarily as a conversation. Therapists and clients explored thoughts, feelings, memories, relationships, and unconscious patterns. Dialogue remains central to therapeutic healing. But over the past several decades, many therapists have come to appreciate that emotional wounds also live in our bodies.
Few things unsettle us more than transitions. Relationships end. Children leave home. Loved ones die. We move, retire, change careers, or receive an unexpected diagnosis. We may choose changes, or they are thrust upon us. Either way, life no longer feels familiar. When people seek therapy during times like these, they often assume they are
In the 1980s, Charles Figley described compassion fatigue as “the cost of caring.” Most caregivers do not enter their roles reluctantly. They care deeply. They show up day after day because someone they love needs them. Whether you are caring for a child with special needs, an ill spouse, an aging parent, or another family
When people approach retirement, they often focus on finances. Do we have enough to cover expenses? Should we downsize? When should we begin taking Social Security? Do I need to continue working part-time? While financial questions are essential, the emotional side of retirement is just as important. Retirement is a major life transition that can