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When I watch the news, surf the internet, or scan social media sites, I am often reminded how hard it is to apologize properly.  There are countless examples of celebrities, journalists, politicians, and athletes making mistakes, and then, apologizing poorly.  For our couples therapists in MD, it is no surprise that most of us struggle […]

Last year, one of our MD family counselors‘ readers requested a blog entry on how to deal with the stress that comes with getting into college, and as application deadlines have approached and acceptance letters are beginning to be sent out, I felt it was the perfect time to talk about this. Of course, being […]

Our couples’ counselors in MD are well aware: it’s February, and that means we’re fast approaching Valentine’s Day — Cupid’s big day out and, believe it or not, a source of stress for many in couple relationships. I think that many couples put a great deal of pressure on themselves and on their partners to […]

Readers who live in the Washington, DC, area are probably familiar with recent parenting headlines that became a hot topic for the media, our family therapists in MD— and every wagging tongue in the DMV.   A 10-year-old and his six-year-old sibling were brought home in a police car after being seen walking unaccompanied down a busy, urban street.  The parents were […]

The holidays are a popular time of year to get engaged.  If you’re newly engaged, congratulations!  The engagement period can be exciting and fun, and it is definitely a special time. However, for many of us, the proposal and engagement is stressful, scary, and anxiety provoking.  If you’re feeling some of the more difficult emotions, […]

The holidays have passed, and while we might let out a big sigh of relief and look forward to a more “quiet” month of January, we might also feel a bit “down” as we settle into the coldness and darkness that winter brings. As I write this, I’m looking out my window at a very […]

Hello, and Happy New Year from Lindsey Hoskins and Associates! For this first blog post of 2015, I’d like to talk about the opportunities for change, renewal, and rededication to goals that the new year affords. Many of us make new year’s resolutions — but how many of us can say that we successfully keep our […]

The holidays are always magical and full of joy, right?  Wrong.  For those of us who are coping with the loss of a close friend or family member, this time of year can be very difficult.  If you have experienced a loss, the holidays may lose their sparkle, and you may feel sad, frustrated, or […]

As the holidays approach, many of us are scrambling to find that perfect gift for everyone on our list. We strategically avoid shopping malls during all waking hours, scour online sales to find the best prices, and agonize over whether what we’ve found will please our loved ones. Sometimes they give us lists to guide […]