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Category Archives: 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 |

August Scaries

Posted by Amanda Good

  Ever heard of the “Sunday Scaries” – or maybe you get them? It’s those feelings we get at the end of the weekend, the crash after a couple of days off work or school, the anxiety or dread thinking about the week ahead, or the “funk” we might fall into without even recognizing why. It’s really normal to feel this ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Self-care | Tagged back to school, COVID-19 stress, end of summer |

Dealing With Anxiety Upon Re-Entry: Know the 3 A’s!

Posted by Allison Sibley

  I’m writing to offer simple information about different types of anxiety that could emerge as you and your loved ones transition from COVID life and begin to re-enter more “normal” expectations for daily living.     As a family therapist in Washington DC, I often help parents support their children in coping with anxiety as a roadblock toward their goals or happiness.  ...READ MORE »

Posted in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Self-care | Tagged 3 A's of Anxiety, COVID-19 stress, Dr. Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson |

Breaking COVID Habits &  Preparing for Re-Entry

Posted by Allison Sibley

As we begin to get vaccinated and anticipate returning to routines next fall, many parents are already angsting about how they will help their children break habits that have formed during COVID and be ready for returning to a busier routine. During my walks with other mom friends, we are already stressing over how to wean our kids off ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Coping Skills, DC Psychotherapist, Family Therapy, Mindfulness | Tagged back to school, COVID-19 stress, Family Re-Entry Plan |

Re-Opening Fear: Adapting to In-Person Encounters after a Year of the Pandemic

Posted by Amanda Good

  We are one year into the pandemic, a year since I wrote my first blog on handling our fears in the face of the growing threat of COVID-19, and things are… well, things are a really mixed bag and it depends on who you ask! On the one hand, there are new variants that sound scary, the vaccine delivery started ...READ MORE »

Posted in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Self-care | Tagged COVID-19 stress, re-openings after the pandemic, social anxiety |

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 |

Relief from Anxiety : Right Here and Now, in the Middle of the Pandemic

Posted by Amanda Good

    Anxiety.  Everyone is feeling it during the pandemic.  Anxiety about the virus, anxiety about going places and not knowing how safe it is due to the virus, anxiety about the economy, anxiety about paying rent or medical bills when finances have been impacted by the virus, anxiety about sending kids back to school, anxiety about dating during the pandemic, anxiety ...READ MORE »

Posted in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Self-care, Uncategorized | Tagged COVID-19 stress, managing anxiety, stress reduction |

4 Basic Routines for Children’s Well-Being

Posted by Alexander Chan

  Why are family routines important for my children’s well-being? Recent medical, economic, and social crises pose an ongoing threat to what is normal in children’s lives. Many have experienced upsets in routines related to school, out-of-school activities and family life. You and your children have likely experienced these upsets.    Leaders of children organizations around the world agree that focusing on having and ...READ MORE »

Posted in Anxiety, Bethesda Psychotherapist, Child therapy, Coping Skills, DC Psychotherapist, Family Therapy, Parenting | Tagged bedtime rituals, family mealtimes, family routines, morning rituals |

Decision Fatigue During COVID-19

Posted by Amanda Good

    A friend of mine posted an article about the newest challenge we are facing as businesses start reopening this summer.  The author referred to “decision fatigue,” and as someone who always has had a tough time making decisions to begin with, this really resonated with me.  I reflected on my weekend in light of this article; tensions were high in ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Coping Skills, DC Psychotherapist, Mindfulness, Self-care | Tagged COVID-19 stress, decision-making, relaxation |

Relationship Landscapes During the Pandemic

Posted by Allison Sibley

  After months of virtually seeing couples and families in my psychotherapy practice in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD during the pandemic, I’m noticing how much relationships are changing due to the impact of COVID-19. Many of us in the DC metro area have been sheltering in place for almost 12 weeks–we’ve home schooled our kids, worked remotely at home, ...READ MORE »

Posted in Adult Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Bethesda Psychotherapist, Coping Skills, DC Psychotherapist, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-care, Uncategorized | Tagged corona bubbles, COVID-19, family dynamics during the pandemic, relationship challenges |
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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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