Don't Toy With Me

Identity

Why Gay Men Collect Barbie Dolls

Peter Andrew Danzig LCSW on July 16, 2024

Barbie does not have to be exclusive; through inclusive thinking, we all can learn just how powerful an 11.5-inch doll can be for so many people.

Barbie does not have to be exclusive; through inclusive thinking, we all can learn just how powerful an 11.5-inch doll can be for so many people.

Identity

Expressing Queer Identity Through "The Little Mermaid”

Peter Andrew Danzig LCSW on July 1, 2024

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" has captivated LGBTQIA+ readers for generations with its themes of love, sacrifice, and identity.

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" has captivated LGBTQIA+ readers for generations with its themes of love, sacrifice, and identity.

Nostalgia

When 2D Animation and Nostalgia Bring Us Renewed Hope

Peter Andrew Danzig LCSW on June 23, 2024

In a world with constant overstimulation, a mental health epidemic, and uncertainty leaving us feeling less connected to ourselves and others, we need one thing: the X-Men.

In a world with constant overstimulation, a mental health epidemic, and uncertainty leaving us feeling less connected to ourselves and others, we need one thing: the X-Men.

Perfectionism

"The Show Must Go On" and Perfectionism

Peter Andrew Danzig LCSW on February 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered about the hardships and clinical implications of theater education? The problem of perfectionism may be valuable to explore with your clients.

Have you ever wondered about the hardships and clinical implications of theater education? The problem of perfectionism may be valuable to explore with your clients.

Authenticity

Toy Culture Can Help Us Unlearn a Limiting Self-Image

Peter Andrew Danzig LCSW on October 22, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Moviegoers discover play and authenticity: Finding self-acceptance that you are Kenough! We can change our views of ourselves and others.

A Personal Perspective: Moviegoers discover play and authenticity: Finding self-acceptance that you are Kenough! We can change our views of ourselves and others.

Career

Geek Therapy Heroes Walk Among Us

Peter Andrew Danzig LCSW on July 17, 2023

As a Geek Psychotherapist, there’s a variety of interpretations to our clinical work and the intersections with mental health and psychopathology.

As a Geek Psychotherapist, there’s a variety of interpretations to our clinical work and the intersections with mental health and psychopathology.