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.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect reminder to “recharge” your relationship with your partner. Just as a car needs fuel to run, so does a relationship. When your relationship feels “empty,” conflicts and disagreements can feel more intense, and words or actions can hit harder. Lowering the Intensity of Conflict Through Mindfulness One way to recharge
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