The Monarch Blog
Whether you're seeking information, inspiration, or community, we invite you to join us as we navigate the complexities of being well together.
How to Survive Summer Vacations: Tips for Mental Well-Being
Summer vacations aren’t always stress-free, especially if you’re navigating anxiety, family dynamics, or body image struggles. This blog shares practical mental health tips to help you stay grounded and take care of yourself while traveling. Ready for a more mindful getaway? Let’s make space for rest and resilience.
Therapy and Coaching for Executive Dysfunction: What to Know
Struggling with focus, follow-through, or staying organized? Learn how therapy and executive function coaching can help you manage executive dysfunction, especially if you're navigating ADHD, depression, trauma, or burnout. Discover what to expect from each approach and how to find the support that works best for you. Read the full blog to explore your options and take the next step toward feeling more grounded and capable.
The Importance of Community in Eating Disorder Recovery
Recovery doesn’t have to be lonely. Whether you’re navigating anorexia, bulimia, BED, or another eating disorder, community support can be a powerful part of healing. Learn how shared connection, group support, and encouragement from others in recovery can help you feel seen and keep moving forward. Read the blog to discover how to build or find your recovery community.
When Eating Feels Hard: Eating Disorders, Sensory Issues, ARFID, and Body Image
Struggling with food textures, eating in public, or being called a “picky eater”? You’re not alone. This blog explores the connection between sensory issues, ARFID, eating disorders, and body image and why eating can feel so hard sometimes. Learn practical tips, feel seen, and take the next step toward a more peaceful relationship with food.
Understanding Eating Disorders in Children and Teens: A Parent’s Guide
Wondering if your child’s eating habits might be a sign of something more? This blog helps parents understand the early signs of eating disorders in children and teens, why they develop, and how to offer compassionate support. Learn what to watch for and how to take the next step toward healing. Read more to support your child’s emotional health and recovery.
EMDR Therapy Part 1: Understanding the Process for Trauma, Anxiety & Eating Disorders
EMDR therapy is a powerful, research-backed way to heal from trauma, anxiety, and eating disorders. Whether you're new to therapy or curious about reprocessing painful experiences, this blog breaks down how EMDR works and why it might be the next step in your healing journey. Explore EMDR with Monarch Wellness in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
This is Part 1 of our EMDR series. Read Part 2 to learn what happens before reprocessing begins.
A Guide to Eating Disorder Recovery: Treatment Levels and Programs
Learn about the levels of care in eating disorder treatment—outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential, and inpatient. Find the right support for recovery. Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy offers eating disorder treatment in person and online in Maryland, Virginia & DC to help your recovery.
Guide to Single Case Agreements & Network Gap Extensions- Insurance Coverage for Counseling
Learn what to do for a Single Case Agreement or Network Gap Extension for your mental health services. Read our guide to accessing insurance coverage for counseling in DC, Maryland & Virginia.
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