As much as we may not want to admit it, the content on television has profound impact on society.  We welcome people on TV into our homes weekly and sometimes, in fact, we feel like the people on the shows are part of our family.  So, when people recently started to “forgive” and make excuses for […]

Based on what I read online, the nosey little internet has figured out what articles might interest a Bethesda couples’ therapist, so I am inundated with articles about the “latest and greatest” in how to have the best relationship possible.  The articles are often given catchy titles to grab potential reader’s eyes such as, “‘Hangry’ Spouses More Likely […]

November is designated as National Family Caregivers month.  The challenge of being a“caregiver” has become a widespread concern in both family therapy and medical family therapy, as the baby boomers reach an age where their health needs are higher and an increasing number of families are set to take on the task of supporting family […]

A friend recently posed the question to me, “Do people in relationships really have to tell their partner everything?” I hesitated in answering this because no two situations are the same.  Different cultures, experiences, and values can play into how a couple approaches secrets/disclosure of information and, therefore, every couple’s expectations is different.  However, my first instinct was to […]

The beginning of the school year is a demanding time for parents: school supplies, homework, new routines, and the return to having every minute of every day scheduled. This time of year is taxing for any parent, but it can be especially difficult for parents of children with special needs (and the kids too)! The […]