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Archives for March 2012

Welcome to Our Blog!

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. Please feel free to post questions and comments on any of the entries as well as on any topics or articles from our companion web site www.childandfamilymentalhealth.com.

March 29, 2012 Leave a Comment

Parents and Dating: Talking to your Children about Parent Dating Relationships

Parental dating is a difficult topic for families after a divorce or death of a loved one. It takes time for both the parent and child to cope with the feelings associated with these transitions, and there often comes a time when a parent wants to start dating again. It is important to consider how new relationships will affect your child and what you can do to make it easier for them. Here are some tips for talking to your child about dating:

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Filed Under: Child Development, Couples, Families and Society, Family Therapy, Parenting, Separation, Divorce, and Stepfamilies Tagged With: divorce, family therapy, Kirsten Jimerson, parenting, step family

March 26, 2012 Leave a Comment

ADHD and Divorce

We are pleased to present a guest post by Psychologist Judith Glasser, Ph.D., a local Psychologist with over 30 years of experience.  For Dr. Glasser’s bio, please scroll to the end of the post.

Life with a family member with ADHD can be stressful; wonderful in some ways, but stressful in others. People with ADHD often have a great deal of energy and enthusiasm for life.  However they also lose things, forget things and are impulsive and distractible. This combination of difficulties can lead to being late for events or forgetting to pick up a child at school. It can also mean that sometimes things get said in impulsive ways that would be better off not said. All of these kinds of behaviors can lead to hurt feelings.

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Filed Under: ADHD, Family Therapy, Parenting, Separation, Divorce, and Stepfamilies Tagged With: adhd, divorce, family therapy, parenting

March 2, 2012 Leave a Comment

Communication Tips for Successful Transitioning

Please enjoy this very practical and informative post written by guest blogger Rebbeca Rubin, LCSW-C.  Please see then end of the post for more information about Rebecca.


As graduation season approaches, many young adults feel excited to enter a new phase of life. For transitioning youth with disabilities and their families, this excitement is often coupled with trepidation and uncertainty. Many students have become accustomed to secure, structured school environments. Some have attended the same school program for several years, so they are used to the same services, supports, and staff.

 

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Filed Under: Adolescence and Young Adults, Disability and families Tagged With: adolescents, communication tips, disabilities, Rebecca Rubin, teens

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  • Choosing a Therapist for Your Child
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  • Tackling Teenage Depression
  • The Healing Power of Family Therapy
  • The Power of the Parenting Consult
  • The Co-Parenting Cure
  • Addressing ADHD
  • Overcoming Anxiety Disorders
  • Getting Your Teen to Treatment
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