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.
“Why is this so hard?” They were thoughtful, committed, and trying. “We love each other,” one partner said. “But it just feels… tense.” “I feel like I’m always getting it wrong,” the other partner added. “With the kids, with you—everything.” These are familiar moments in stepfamily therapy. There is love, effort, and goodwill, mixed with
Slipping through my fingers all the time Do I really see what’s in her mind? Each time I think I’m close to knowing. She keeps on growing. — ABBA, Slipping Through My Fingers Many parents and adult children find that their once-close relationships can become distant or even severed—sometimes gradually, and sometimes after a crisis.
“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
Inspired by Fern Schumer Chapman’s book Brothers, Sisters, Strangers Sibling relationships are often our longest. While they can offer immeasurable support, they can be among the most hurtful when bonds rupture. In Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation, Chapman combines personal experience with interviews to guide those inhabiting this confusing
Talking to your child about going to therapy can feel daunting. You might be rightly concerned that they could view it as a punishment or a sign that you think there is something “wrong” with them. By approaching the conversation in an attuned and thoughtful way, you might find that your child is more open