Play Therapy, Mental Health, Emotional Health Courtney VanDermyden, CMHC Play Therapy, Mental Health, Emotional Health Courtney VanDermyden, CMHC

Child Social Skills Post-Pandemic

As a child therapist, I work with children of all ages who have a range of support needs. One area that almost all of my clients benefit from is social skills development. Social skills are crucial and can be learned through various channels: direct teaching from parents, guidance from teachers, therapeutic interventions, and everyday social interactions or play.

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Sex Therapy, Mental Health Dr. Alice Roberts, PhD, LCSW, CST Sex Therapy, Mental Health Dr. Alice Roberts, PhD, LCSW, CST

Book Review: Come Together

Emily Nagoski, PhD, is the author of Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science that will Transform Your Sex Life. If you haven’t already read it, I highly recommend it. Her first book was aimed at women, but as a sex therapist I found the information so helpful for men who are partnered with women, so I often encourage my male clients to read it. Well, now there’s a book specifically for couples. Come Together: the Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections

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