As a therapist I have been working with parents for over 20 years. I have consulted on so many different parenting concerns that I could not possibly list all of them. Consulting with parents on how to take care of their children during a pandemic is new to me. There are no chapters in books, at least that I can ...READ MORE »
As a therapist in Washington DC and nearby Bethesda, who works with divorcing parents, I attended a lecture several years ago presented by Dr. Edward Farber who specializes in this very subject. I had been working with divorced parents for years at this time, yet was pleased to take away a fantastic nugget of information from the class. Dr. Farber ...READ MORE »
“Oh the noise, noise, NOISE,” said the Grinch in the famous movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. As a parent raising a child in Washington, DC, I often want to cover my ears to keep out the noise. No, I am not talking about traffic barreling down the avenues or the long parade of sirens as a motorcade goes ...READ MORE »
As a parent and family therapist in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD, this issue of contrasting parenting styles comes up a lot. Even in my own house, my daughter has come up with fitting terms for her parents. One of us is the “Mominator” and the other is the “Marshmallow.” Those terms speak for themselves as to our parenting styles. ...READ MORE »
I was at a dinner party the other night and the two children at our table had a typical little squabble and the younger one turned to his dad for help. After the situation was resolved, the dad asked me, as a therapist in DC working with parents and adults “how much should we try and solve our kid’s problems?” ...READ MORE »
I have been working in counseling with parents and adults for many years. Usually in my first therapy meeting with a parent, after I have heard what is going on at home with their children, I end the session by asking the question, “what do you do to take care of yourself?” At first, I am often met with wide eyes ...READ MORE »
TSG is aware of the high level of need for mental health support and treatment for the families in our community and beyond, and an increasingly short supply of available therapists. We are excited to offer new services with immediate daytime availability: Mental Health Consultations. These appointments are a one-time or brief preventive and/or supportive service for individuals and families who are not engaged in therapy at TSG, yet could benefit from consulting with a mental health expert in a variety of ways. Email intake@thesibleygroupdc.com for more information or to schedule a consultation.
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