Our inner skeptics are protectors. This article will explore a three-step process for working with inner skeptics so they don’t keep us from the relationships that we crave.
Read MoreI grew up as a good Midwestern kid, raised on the value of “above all, be nice.” There was always something about this value that didn’t quite fit me…
Read MoreWhen we say the words “Black Lives Matter,” do we feel it in an emotionally invested way? If we do, I believe we’re more likely to take an active role in standing up to fight alongside Black people. This is the meaning of responsibility—a genuine attitude of care, not an obligation or social performance.
Read MoreWhen I think of the men in my life who exude the hallmarks of adult manhood, there’s one feature that stands out: they know where they stand.
Read MoreIn this article, IRL Men’s Group co-founders Troy Piwowarski and Brian Thompson reveal the top 3 concerns that men bring to IRL Men’s Groups: not knowing how to deal with conflict; not knowing how to express or receive intimacy; and nagging self-judgments. Find out more about how we address these 3 issues in our men’s groups.
Read MoreAs an individual and group therapist, I’ve had the privilege to see the various ways that #MeToo has stirred men’s and women’s awareness and attitudes. Click below to read my latest article that explores men’s work in the age of #MeToo:
https://www.therapyden.com/blog/mens-work-in-the-age-of-metoo
Read MoreAs we face new challenges and old demons of masculinity, IRL Men offers a path forward.
Read More"Psychologist Troy Piwowarski and I answer some questions about career and therapy/client relationships. And we talk about masculinity today."
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