Mental Health Blog
Why Do Couples Stop Having Sex?
Why Do Couples Stop Having Sex?Are you a couple who has stopped having sex? You are not alone. It's a problem that seems to affect most long-term relationships at some point, and there are many theories about the cause. But what most people find surprising is just how...
Top Doctors Interviews Dr. Leda Kaveh
Benefits of Holistic Therapy. Top Doctors Interviews Dr. Leda Kaveh of Washington Psychological WellnessRocco: Coming up, we'll be on location at Washington Psychological Wellness in Gaithersburg, Maryland, discussing the benefits of holistic psychotherapy and how it...
Parenting LGBTQ Teens: The “Coming Out” Process
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Teens The world can be a difficult place for teenage kids. Teens are faced with stereotypes, judgments, and harsh consequences in the real world. There's also the struggle to deal with their own feelings of...
What is Play Therapy?
What is Play Therapy? Play Therapy Play therapy is a behavioral treatment that uses the child’s natural play in a therapeutic setting. It is used to help children who are experiencing difficulties in their mental and/or emotional development, such as anxiety,...
Signs Your Therapist is Multi-Culturally Informed and Why Its Important
Signs Your Therapist is Multi-Culturally Informed and Why It's Important Culturally Informed Therapy For many, seeking therapy is a scary prospect. When you're struggling to be the best version of yourself, it can feel like sending your inner-most thoughts and...
Grief Counseling for Children
Grief Counseling for Children Grief Counseling Children often find it hard to cope with grief, no matter the cause of their loss. If your child is grieving, they may need help to move on. There are many ways someone can support a grieving child, one of the best being...
Treating Childhood Anxiety
Treating Childhood Anxiety Childhood Anxiety If you're a parent who's worried about your child's anxiety, it may be time to consider therapy. Many parents are hesitant at the idea of seeking help for their children, but in reality, therapy is vastly more effective...
10 Tips for Beating the Holiday Blues
10 Tips For Beating The Holiday Blues Hidden inside of everyone's joyful holiday spirit, we all know that sometimes we need a little help with the "holidays blues." Continue reading as Washington Psychological Wellness shares some great dos and don'ts on how to beat...
What to do if you don’t like your child’s friends
What To Do If You Don't Like Your Child's Friends Disliking Your Child's Friends Some parents find their child's friends to be like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're going to get. But there is no need for parents to panic. Both the parent and the child...
The Benefits of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
The Benefits of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)? Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is one of the emerging therapeutic models proven to effectively treat developmental and mental health difficulties in...
How Therapy Helps Address Risk-Taking Behavior In Youth
How Therapy Helps Address Risk-Taking Behavior Risk-Taking Behavior In Youth Risk-taking behavior in the youth is an important topic that often gets overlooked. Risk-taking can include anything from getting into a fight and skipping class to more severe behaviors such...
How to Calm Yourself Down
How to Calm Yourself Down 13 Proven Ways To Calm Yourself Down We've all experienced those moments when we feel as if our blood is boiling and our heart can't stop racing. In those moments, it's hard to control ourselves, and it feels as if we're losing rationality....
The Advantages of Therapeutic Journaling
The Advantages of Therapeautic Journaling Therapeutic Journaling Therapeutic journaling is a type of journaling that concentrates on emotional healing. Unlike regular journaling, which can be used to record memories, thoughts, experiences, and events in one's life,...
10 Tips For Body Positivity
10 Tips For Body Positivity Body Positivity In recent years, the idea of body positivity has become increasingly popular. Body positivity is all about being comfortable in your own skin and believing you're beautiful, regardless of what society says. But body...
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation & Tips for Improvement Sleep Deprivation If you're reading this, chances are you might be one of the many people in the world who equate "chronic sleep deprivation" with a temporary disorder. It's understandable — we've all...