Money, marriage, and… the Househusbands of Hollywood

September 11, 2009 • Couples • by
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So as confirmation of my point about couples and money earlier this week, last night I watched my first full episode of Househusbands of Hollywood and what was every couple talking about… Money!  Now I am not a big fan of reality TV (for reasons that I’m sure will make it into another blog post) but the dynamics of these couples, all of whom have women as the primary breadwinner, was an excellent example of the variety of ways in which money can be a sticking point for any couple.  Jillian (Barberie) Reynolds and her husband, Grant, were a great example of how even when there is more than enough money to pay the bills, differences in spending habits can quickly escalate into serious conflict.  As they debated the validity of her $8000 shopping trip to Neiman’s, it was easy to see that the issue of money is not just about making ends meet. Read More…

Is the economy affecting your marriage?

September 8, 2009 • Couples, GTA Services & Events • by
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There is no doubt that the economy is a hot topic in just about every arena of life these days.  With so many people facing foreclosures and job loss, the negative impact of financial stress on marriage has has become increasingly more apparent.  In fact, the growing number of media reports on the impact of financial stress seems to be influencing academics and policymakers to take a closer look at how to help couples and families cope. Earlier this year the Treasury Department in conjunction with the US Department for Health and Human Services held a summit on relationship finance in response to the growing focus on the interconnection between healthy families, healthy marriages, and economic stress.  Read More…

Choosing the "right" therapist

September 3, 2009 • All About Therapy • by
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From time to time friends and family members will ask me to recommend a therapist.  While I am always happy to make suggestions, I must confess that I have made a few referrals that ultimately were not a match made in heaven.  I know many wonderful therapists in our area but I don’t always know who will be the “right” therapist for the person in need.  This got me thinking about how you choose the “right” therapist.  It’s a fairly common question and there don’t seem to be many user friendly resources out there to help.  The most important thing to remember is that the “right” therapist for your friend or co-worker may not be the best therapist for you.  Here are a few suggestions on how to get started: Read More…

Family Rituals

August 31, 2009 • Family Stuff, parenting, Teenagers, Uncategorized • by
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Tonight I had dinner with my kids in front of the tv.  I know what you’re thinking…  shouldn’t you, a professional family therapist, know that dinner time at the table is one of the most important ways to stay connected with your children?  Well I do know that; and with the crazy pace that most Northern Virginia families keep I also know that it doesn’t happen as often as it should.   I am, just like many parents in this area, busy and tired most evenings which can make a traditional family dinner very tough.  In spite of the challenges we do have family dinner at the table most nights of the week.    But tonight, we enjoyed a pasta dinner from the comfort of our living room sofa and watched Cash Cab. Read More…

Hello world!

August 27, 2009 • Uncategorized • by
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Welcome to Group Therapy Associates blog.  This is a place to get tips on various mental health issues such as managing adolescent behavior and couples communication issues; as well as find new resources and information.  We will also post updated news and events from time to time as our practice and services grow and change.  This is an interactive and every changing forum for topics of interest to all people so we suggest you bookmark us or sign up for a feed.  In the coming weeks (as new articles and information are posted) we will begin to categorize the posts which will allow you to sign up for just get feeds on the topics that matter to you most.  In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the content and feel free to comment.

One word of warning…. this is a PUBLIC space.  Please do not post comments here related to your own treatment or others in a manner that will potentially violate confidentiality.  It’s fine, in fact we encourage you to share your thoughts on therapy and things you have tried (with your therapist or on  your own) to manage the many stressors that happen in life.  We are just reminding you that we can not control who reads your comments so please be mindful of the personal information that you choose to share.  We reccomend using only your first name or a unique screen name when posting comments on the blog.  Thanks!

Group Therapy Associates was founded on the idea that there is a power in numbers and that with support and guidance, a group can help to heal its members.  With that in mind we welcome you to listen and be heard…

~Esther & Llouana

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