Sibling relationships can be complex, combining fun and support with challenges like jealousy. Sibling play therapy focuses on improving these dynamics through play, helping children build empathy, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution skills. The therapy engages siblings individually and together, emphasizing parental involvement to reinforce learned skills for sustainable change.
Think of one of your favorite pieces of media, such as a story that really resonated with you. Perhaps The Lord of the Rings series is a favorite. At the surface you may have enjoyed the characters, such as Frodo and Gandolf, and how they handled the situation presented (destroying the ring). Perhaps the compelling… Continue reading How Do Video Games Resonate With Players?
Video games have become a diverse and popular form of entertainment, offering everything from story-driven adventures to action-packed games. Strategic challenges to creative sandbox worlds. What makes them so engaging and hard to put down? Simply put, they’re designed to be fun! The brain's reward system operates using dopamine, a naturally occurring chemical that serves… Continue reading Why Play Video Games?
Ah, ‘tis the season! College finals are wrapping up, AP exams are in full swing, and year books are being distributed, fresh off the printer. Around us, flowers are blooming, the sun is finally shining, and hoodies and jeans are being swapped out with shorts and boat shoes. That can only mean one thing- We’re… Continue reading A Therapist’s Tips for a Successful Summer Break
The need to limit our screen time is real. Even prior to the pandemic, mental health professionals have recognizing that children, teens, and even adults are increasingly at risk of becoming addicted to their screens. So, it leads us to wonder, how many hours per day are acceptable? How do we separate work and school screen time from entertainment? What devices should my kid be allowed to use before bed?
Learning what to say, how to say it, and how to negotiate if they resist will make a difference in the outcomes for your child when starting therap. You can create a supportive and open space for your child to enter therapy.
In our most recent live instagram interview, Kate Alcamo,MS, LCMFT of the Family Therapy Center of Bethesda joined MCCC's Laura Goldstein for a conversation on coparenting. Kate specializes in helping families going through divorce. We talked all about the important issues of coparenting, whether through a separation or even through marriage. Check out the video or read the highlights below!
At MCCC we work with so many adolescents and their parents at the later stages of parenting. But since we know that ALL aspects of mental health are connected and related, we wanted to bring attention to the earlier life stage of parenting. What happens for parents in the early stages of parenthood is impactful throughout the entire life span. So back in October we hosted an amazing conversation with perinatal mental specialist Joanna Strait, LISCW/LCSW-C. Watch it here or read all of the highlights below!
