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Author Archives: Justin Barrasso

Values Focus

Posted by Justin Barrasso

  In a previous blog, I talked about how to recognize what we value as a way to reframe and manage stress. In this blog, I would like to talk about how I use my values to get motivated.  In my work as a child/teen, and family therapist in Washington DC, I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help my ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Coping Skills, Self-care, Uncategorized | Tagged Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, identify your values, Relational Frame Theory |

What is Attentional Focus? How to Cope With the Ukraine Crisis

Posted by Justin Barrasso

  If you are like me, you may be both appalled and interested about what is happening with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. For me, my anxiety over this situation has been through the roof. Being glued to twitter and the news over this has become, for me, akin to perseverating or ruminating over a stressful or anxiety producing situation of my ...READ MORE »

Posted in Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Self-care | Tagged Acceptance Commitment Therapy, mental health, Ukraine news anxiety |

We Care About What We Stress About

Posted by Justin Barrasso

  In my work as a psychotherapist in Washington, DC I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with my clients. One of the major areas covered in ACT therapy is that of values. At first glance, we may all think we know what values are and that we have them, but we often can’t answer some basic questions about our ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Self-care, Uncategorized | Tagged ACT therapy, reframing stress, values |

Parenting With Existentialism and ACT

Posted by Justin Barrasso

  I recently came across an article entitled, “Dreadful Dads” by John Kaag and Clancy Martin. This article explores how the philosophy of Existentialism can inform modern day parenting. The article is geared toward fathers. As a father and as a therapist who frequently counsels parents on how to best parent their child, this article very much resonated with me. ...READ MORE »

Posted in Family Therapy, Parenting | Tagged Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Kaag and Martin, The Self-Driven Child |

Being in the Moment This Thanksgiving and Beyond

Posted by Justin Barrasso

  Thanksgiving is upon us, the annual time of year at the end of November when we gather with friends and family, eat Turkey, stuffing, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes…you get the point. Turkey is actually my least favorite Thanksgiving food. Give me all the stuffing and in my best Ron Swanson impression, “Wait, wait, I worry ...READ MORE »

Posted in Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-care, Uncategorized | Tagged being in the moment, gratitude, Thanksgiving |

Containing Yourself and Your Difficult Relationships During the Holidays: Part III

Posted by Justin Barrasso

  Have you ever been in a situation where someone was talking to you and in that process, they were making you feel like you either had to do something to fix the situation for them or that you had done something wrong?  Perhaps they were complaining or perhaps they were being downright nasty towards you. Typically, when we find ourselves ...READ MORE »

Posted in Bethesda Psychotherapist, DC Psychotherapist, Family Therapy, Self-care, Uncategorized, Washington |

Difficult Relationships During the Holidays–Trying Not to FIX: Part II

Posted by Justin Barrasso

  As a child, adolescent, and family therapist in Washington, DC, I am constantly trying to perfect my craft and learn more about what I do.  One of the ways I try to stay abreast of the latest trends and topics is by listening to podcasts. One of my favorite all-time podcast episodes is, “The Problem with the Solution” which is ...READ MORE »

Posted in Bethesda Psychotherapist, DC Psychotherapist, Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Washington |

Managing Difficult Relationships Over the Holidays: Part I

Posted by Justin Barrasso

  As a child, adolescent, and family therapist in Washington, DC, one of the fundamental aspects of my work deals with relationships.  Research has confirmed that in order for therapy to be successful, there needs to be a positive therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client regardless of modality.  The importance of relationships does not stop once you exit the therapist’s ...READ MORE »

Posted in Bethesda Psychotherapist, DC Psychotherapist, Mindfulness, Uncategorized |

Parenting Process 3: How We Do Things

Posted by Justin Barrasso

Over the course of this month, I’ve discussed what I mean when referring to the word “process” therapeutically when I work with children, adolescents, teens, and their families.  In the previous two blogs, I have outlined how parents can have appropriate expectations and better communication with their children and teens.  In this blog, I want to cover the third aspect ...READ MORE »

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Parenting Process 2: Communication

Posted by Justin Barrasso

As a family therapist in Washington DC and nearby Bethesda, I work with families on communication daily.  Last week, I wrote about how our expectations as parents can influence our process of raising children. This week, I want to focus on our process of communication within our families.     John Gottman [The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your ...READ MORE »

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