Taking an Interest in Your Partner’s Interests
How curiosity, a little knowledge, and genuine interest can bring couples closer You don’t have to love everything your partner loves. But it can mean a great deal when you make an effort to understand.
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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.
When Even “I-Statements” Sting: Choosing Words That Help Others Hear You
Most of us have heard the recommendation: When you’re upset with someone you love, use an “I-statement.” Instead of “You never listen to me,” try to talk about your own feelings and experience. It’s good advice. But in my work as a couples and family therapist, I’ve noticed something more complicated: Not every sentence beginning
Family Therapy: An Opportunity for Collaborative Dialogue
If you are considering family therapy, you likely have a specific concern: a child with trouble in school, sibling conflict, or a teen acting out. Alongside these problems, you might feel stuck in cycles of miscommunication, hurt feelings, or unresolved conflicts. Perhaps minor disagreements generate bickering, or eerie silences ensue during car rides or family
Theory of Mind and the Parent-Child Relationship
Most parents remember when their child lied to them for the first time. Initially, it often seems cute or amusing, but over time, it becomes seen as “bad behavior.” Lying is bad behavior, but it is also a developmental milestone for children that begins a sophisticated relationship process between them and their parents. Around age
“Reporting” Upset to Your Partner: A Bridge to Deeper Communication
Therapists, coaches, and “how-to” books offer a lot of excellent communication advice for conflict resolution. One recommendation is to use “I” rather than “you” statements: “I feel hurt” rather than “you’re so mean”. Another suggestion is to acknowledge the other’s point of view, with statements such as “I get how you would feel that