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Author Archives: Kendra Handy

Are we meant to handle this much stress?

Posted by Kendra Handy

  Remember back in March and early April when the shut-down still had a slightly exciting and very temporary feel to it? It was stressful, frustrating and sad but it was also strangely exhilarating.  That’s because we were all operating (and sometimes thriving) using our emergency stress response that humans turn to during a crisis. It’s a surge of mental and ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Self-care, Uncategorized | Tagged COVID-19 stress, emergency stress response, Self-care |

Staying Connected During The Pandemic

Posted by Kendra Handy

  I have been hearing certain words quite often recently when I ask people how they are doing:  drained, exhausted, worn out.  The Covid-19 pandemic is taking a toll on everyone’s mental health each and every day it drags on.  This is due to a lot of factors of course, and one of those factors relates to feeling deeply disconnected from ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Self-care | Tagged COVID-19 stress, engaging activities, vagal nerve |

Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents

Posted by Kendra Handy

  Back-to-School can be a stressful and emotional period for both children and parents. This can be true for all families, but if there was a recent separation or divorce in your family, you are likely starting the school year with a ton of new logistics and feelings to consider. Children can be especially anxious at this time. What will they ...READ MORE »

Posted in Bethesda Psychotherapist, Child therapy, Coping Skills, DC Psychotherapist, Divorce, Family Therapy, Parenting |

How to Email Your Co-parent and Minimize Conflict

Posted by Kendra Handy

  Divorced parents need to rely on email to communicate the logistics of running a two home family. Unfortunately, in my work counseling divorced parents, I witness fighting over email more than you would expect! Email arguments are rarely productive because someone can always come up with another counter argument. This serves to fuel conflict and will eventually spill over to ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Divorce, Family Therapy, Parenting |

More Thoughts on Self Worth

Posted by Kendra Handy

  My last blog post mentioned that there are no quick fixes to enhance your self worth.  This does not mean that there is no roadmap whatsoever for enhancing self worth. Through my work with psychotherapy, I observe that each person’s roadmap is complex, highly individual, and takes time and patience to figure out.     Perhaps a good first step is to practice ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Bethesda Psychotherapist, DC Psychotherapist, Mindfulness, Self-care |

Three Quick Tips to Enhance Your Self Worth

Posted by Kendra Handy

  Here are three quick things you can do in the midst of your busy daily life to find a quick boost to your self worth: There is no quick fix, and anyone who tells you there is, is trying to sell you something. There is no quick fix, and anyone who tells you there is, is trying to sell you something. There is ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Coping Skills, DC Psychotherapist, Mindfulness, Self-care |

Compare to Despair

Posted by Kendra Handy

People come in for therapy when they are experiencing emotional discomfort.  Sometimes this can be attributed to a specific event or stressor such as the loss of a loved one, unhappiness in a marriage, dissatisfaction with a job — the list goes on.  Other times, people feel anxious or depressed and it cannot be connected to any one cause. Whether ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Bethesda Psychotherapist, Coping Skills, DC Psychotherapist, Self-care |

Positive Co-Parenting: How to Avoid Toxic Texts with your Ex

Posted by Kendra Handy

In my work as an adult therapist and parenting consultant and coach at The Sibley Group, I work with a lot of couples who are going through a divorce.  This is an extraordinarily stressful time as there can be a lot of conflict between the two adults. When the conflict is high it is difficult to co-parent without the tensions ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Bethesda Psychotherapist, DC Psychotherapist, Divorce, Parenting, Washington |

Mothering and Re-Mothering: Why it’s Important to Care for Yourself First

Posted by Kendra Handy

Becoming a mother is perhaps one of the most significant shifts in identity and roles that a woman can experience.  You go from being responsible for yourself to being responsible for the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of your child.  It can feel scary, daunting, exciting, hopeful, and paralyzing all at the same time. In this experience, you also ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Bethesda Psychotherapist, Coping Skills, DC Psychotherapist, Parenting, Self-care, Washington |

Infertility Struggles: Facts and Tips

Posted by Kendra Handy

  As many as 1 in 10 couples struggle with infertility but it’s something we rarely talk about.  There seems to be a belief that when we want to start a family is when we will, but the truth is, that’s not always the case, and infertility struggles can feel devastating.  As a maternal mental health specialist working with clients in ...READ MORE »

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