Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
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Personal Wisdom from our Counselors and Therapists
This month our licensed family therapists, marriage counselors, and child behavioral therapists are sharing their personal stories and secrets of success.
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The Lesson I Learned in Preschool… and Still Use As A Child Therapist
One of our child therapists/parenting specialists explains how the same lesson applies to her work as a preschool teacher, play therapist, and parent.
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A Valentine for You, from our Counselors and Therapists
Renew your relationships with help from our licensed family therapists, marriage counselors, and child behavioral therapists. Our Kensington office is within easy reach from Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring, and online from anywhere in Maryland!
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7 *FREE* Valentine's Gifts for Your Partner or Child
The best gifts give what your partner and your children want most: you. Try these FREE Valentine ideas from our Maryland Couple and Family Therapists.
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Why Child Psychologists, Teen Counselors, and Family Therapists focus on Flexible Thinking
Popular models of therapy all have ways of getting you unstuck. They incorporate flexible thinking. Our child behavior therapists, family counselors, and teen therapists agree that this skill is essential for mental health.
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Flexible Thinking is the Tool You Need RIGHT NOW
Flexible thinking allows us to take charge of what we can control and accept what we can’t. Our child behavior therapists, family therapists, and teen counselors agree. This skill is a must-have for children, teens, parents and couples. Especially during a pandemic!
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Happy New Year from Our Counselors and Therapists!
Timely tips for the holiday season from our licensed family therapists, marriage counselors, and child behavioral therapists. Our Kensington office is within easy reach from Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring, and online from anywhere in Maryland!
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Is Anyone Listening?
WHY DON’T MY KIDS LISTEN TO ME?! Parenting isn’t easy! Our family therapists in Kensington, Maryland offer suggestions beyond just yelling louder.
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Navigating the Challenges of the Holiday Season
Timely tips for the holiday season from our licensed family therapists, marriage counselors, and child behavioral therapists. Our Kensington office is within easy reach from Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring, and online from anywhere in Maryland!
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Does my Child Need Therapy for Anxiety? Or ADHD?
The answer may surprise you. Child therapy targeting symptoms of anxiety and ADHD is highly effective. But did you know that parent therapy is too? Our Child and Family Therapists explain.
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Parenting While Working at Home: Survival Strategies
How do you stay sane while working from home and parenting? Our Family Therapists and parenting experts in Kensington, Maryland explain.
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To Travel or Not to Travel This Holiday Season? Explaining your choice to your family.
You’ve decided it isn’t safe to travel this year (or it finally is). Our Child and Family Therapists and Parenting Coaches explain how to let your family know without creating conflict.
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Self Care and Communication Tools that Work for Busy Families
Find tips from our licensed family therapists, marriage counselors, and child behavioral therapists in our October newsletter. Our Kensington office is within easy reach from Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring, and online from anywhere in Maryland!
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3 Simple Rules for Family Communication
3 rules from our Child and Family Therapists to help you build a culture of mutual respect in your family, even in the face of conflict.