Transform Your Couple Relationship and End Homework Battles this September
Tips from our Kensington, Maryland Counselors for September 2021
Transform Your Relationship
Nicole Filipe LCMFT breaks it down into 2 simple steps to use when someone you love is upset. These strategies work in parent-child relationships, as well as in your couple relationship. You can even try them in your friendships.
When those hurt feelings have come from something you’ve said or done yourself, take it one step further to relationship repair. Robin Brannan LCMFT gets personal, and shares how this works in her own relationship here.
How Radical Acceptance and Intentionality Build Relationships That Last
Intentionality means doing what we do with a purpose. When that purpose is strengthening our relationships, small everyday problems fade into the background and we grow closer. Phyllis Agyapong LGMFT shows us how here.
Radical acceptance is a skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy that helps us regulate our emotions day to day. This month, Phyllis shares her insight regarding using this skill in everyday life. Read more here.
Bye Bye Homework Battles
We know it isn’t quite that easy. But we can help you respond to your child’s confusing questions about Eureka Math.
Knowing your role can decrease your stress, and help you focus on what you can do. As a parent, you are a consultant. A support. Not the person responsible for the homework. And not the teacher.
This is a team effort. And you get to be the cheerleader. Offer encouragement. And maybe some strategies. This strategy is our particular favorite for helping your child get unstuck. Try it out, and let us know how it goes!
Appointments Available Now!
We have current openings for adults, couples, and families, including some evening and weekend times.
We are fully booked for child therapy and teen therapy but we’re adding another Child and Adolescent Therapist in October! Add your email to our mailing list to to be notified first when there’s an opening.
In Person Therapy During COVID-19
YES, we are still working in person, thanks to YOU! Our in person clients have done an excellent job shifting appointments online and keeping us informed when someone is sick or exposed to COVID. Thank you! Read our full policies here.
Recommended Resource: The Happily Family Conference
Each year this FREE conference includes 20+ inspiring speakers about parenting. This year our favorites are back, including Dan Siegel, Lynyetta Willis, Tina Payne Bryson, Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson. Presentations are short and to the point, and packed with good information. The conference runs online from October 14-18, and can be purchased on demand for $47.
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