Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
The Importance of Flexible Thinking
Flexible thinking allows us to take charge of what we can control and accept what we can’t. To choose another option when our preference isn’t available. It’s an essential life skill.
Feeling the "Winter Blues?" Tips from a Teen and Family Therapist
Do you notice you or your child getting a bit down or irritable in the winter months? Here are some tips from a counselor in Montgomery County, MD to make sure you and your child’s mental health are taken care of during the colder/darker months.
Combating the Election Day Blues: Tips from a Psychotherapist
It’s Election Day in Maryland. Here in the suburbs of Washington, DC, the connection between our daily lives and politics is more apparent than in most places. Our anxiety about what’s to come can be greater, too. Here are our tips for assuaging your fears on Election Day, and while waiting for results.
Talking to your Kids About Election Results (before they happen)
We are all feeling anxious this week, but for parents there's an extra layer. How do we explain election results (and our emotions about them) to our kids? Can we soothe their anxiety while feeling anxious ourselves? YES. We’ll show you how.
How to Survive an Election Year with Your Family's Mental Health Intact
If political conflict is hurting your relationships, it’s time to talk. Here’s how to have the difficult conversations. Without going to marriage counseling or family therapy.
Everything is Terrible and It’s Just Getting Worse. Is it time for counseling?
We have all been feeling some of this lately. So how do you know when your stress is “normal?” And when you need help? And what is this awful feeling, anyway?
Tolerating Uncertainty (While You Wait): Tips from a Family Therapist
When will we go back to school? Can we travel next summer? What will the presidential election do for (or to) our country? Will COVID-19 ever end? A family therapist weighs in on what we should do when we just don't know.
Should I Help My Teen in Online School? Answers from our Teen Therapist in Montgomery County, MD
Your parental spidey sense is tingling… you just know she has her camera off. Or he is lounging in bed. Should you get involved? Is your teen typical for his age, or is something wrong? Why can’t they do this on their own?
Protecting Your Child's or Teen's Vision (and Mental Health) in Online School: Tips from a Vision Therapist
Your child or teen is looking at a screen all day. You know it isn't good. But now there’s no choice! You CAN protect your child's vision. And know when your teen needs a therapist. Learn this from our chat with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum of Appelbaum Vision in Bethesda, MD.
Will Social Distancing Hurt my Child's Development? Answers from a Family Therapist
What is this doing to our kids? Are they losing their social skills? Will they end up depressed? Overly anxious? Are we overly anxious? Find out what our experts have to say.
What Makes a Good Fidget?
You’ve heard of toys with “fidget” in the name. Fidget cubes. Fidget spinners. But what is a fidget? And when is it helpful?
Coping Skills, the Musical (Frozen 2)
Disney often builds life lessons into its productions, but few are as packed with helpful content as Frozen 2. Throughout the film characters struggle to find and retain their inner strength and sense of self worth.
5 Keys to Self Care: Coronavirus Edition
The current COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for new self care routines that can keep you balanced on the busiest of days. When you feel yourself slipping into anxiety, anger, or frustration, take a few minutes to bring your better self (and/or your better child) back with the following strategies…
Mindful March: 4-7-10 Breathing
Adolescent specialist Rachel Sorra LCSW-C leads us in breathing properly to reduce anxiety and cope with stress.