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May 27, 2026

Healing Beyond Grief: How Roberta’s House Supports Emotional Wellness Through Behavioral Health Care

As the Director of the Behavioral Health Program at Roberta’s House, I have the privilege of walking alongside individuals and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Grief changes people. It can affect emotional health, relationships, physical wellness, work, school performance, and a person’s sense of safety or hopefulness about the…

May 12, 2026

Teletherapy, In-Person Care, and the Human Connection: Choosing the Right Level of Care

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As behavioral health continues to evolve, more individuals are accessing care through teletherapy. The question is no longer whether virtual care is effective—it is how it compares to in-person services, and how both fit within a broader continuum of care that continues to expand with new technologies.

May 5, 2026

Strength in the Open: A Clinical Perspective on Men’s Mental Health and the Role of Grief

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is an opportunity not only to raise awareness, but to advance understanding—and to correct long-standing gaps in how we approach men’s mental health. From a clinical perspective, one truth is increasingly clear: men are not experiencing fewer mental health challenges. They are simply less likely to be diagnosed, less likely…

April 28, 2026

Grief, Burnout, and the Time We Were Given

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There are forms of exhaustion that sleep does not touch. Burnout is often described in the language of work—too many demands, too little time, a steady erosion of energy and focus. But when grief enters the picture, the feeling shifts. It becomes quieter, heavier, less visible from the outside. It is not only about what…

March 13, 2026

Maryland in 2026: Grief, Loss, and the Uneven Weight of Death

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In my family, secrets are the gatekeepers of trauma, and silence is the border patrol that keeps us segregated. For twenty-five years, I lived behind that border, wearing a mask of “fine” while carrying a heart that had been shattered since I was nineteen.

February 3, 2026

To Monrovia — With Love, Matila

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When my father died, he was only thirty-three years old. I was seven. On the well-loved futon we proudly called our couch, my mother sat my brother and me down and told us—clearly, calmly—that our father had died. She had always been good at saying hard things plainly

January 29, 2026

The Mask of Leadership: How 25 Years of Grief Taught Me to Truly Lead By Tracy Turner, PhD, CHLC

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My aunt, Cecelia, was my everything. Our lives were cosmically linked from the start: I was born exactly 54 minutes after her 18th birthday. In a family that demanded we walk in the footsteps of those before us, she was the one who taught me to carve my own path.

December 19, 2025

Winter Work, Spring Promise

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By Fr. Gregory M. Satorie-Robinson, Chair, Roberta’s House Garden Club Dear Garden Lovers and Mother Earth Enthusiasts, As winter settles in, I want to pause and share my deep gratitude for the care, energy, and generosity you have already poured into our rooftop and ground-level gardens this year. Even in the quiet of […]

October 7, 2025

Honoring Lives Lost: National Day of Remembrance for Survivors of Homicide

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September 3, 2025

Planting Hope, Cultivating Healing

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By Fr. Gregory M. Satorie-Robinson, Chair, Roberta’s House Garden Club At Roberta’s House, healing takes many forms. For some, it is found in the embrace of community; for others, in the quiet reflection of remembrance. For me, it has always been rooted in the soil. I grew up on a farm in Nebraska, where I […]

September 3, 2025

Men’s Wellness Summit 2025 Recap: “Game Changer – Elevating Men’s Wellness”

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On August 23, 2025, Roberta’s House brought together men from across the community for a transformative day of connection, healing, and empowerment. The summit, themed “Game Changer: Elevating Men’s Wellness,” was designed to break barriers and foster open conversations around mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Highlights from the Summit: Men’s Mental Health Panel: Experts […]

August 11, 2025

A Sunday to Remember: Thank You for Making Our Crab Feast a Success!

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On Sunday, July 20th, Roberta’s House was filled with laughter, joy, and the unmistakable aroma of perfectly seasoned Maryland crabs. Our annual Crab Feast was more than just a meal—it was a vibrant celebration of community, connection, and compassion.From the moment guests arrived, the energy was electric. Overflowing trays of delicious crabs were shared among friends […]