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October 28, 2021

Not Just Mr. Nice Guy

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Not Just Mr. Nice Guy

I 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…

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Anxiety, Culture, Existentialism, Men's Groups, Mental Health, Philosophy, Psychology, Nice Guy
Shadow Work, Men's Groups, #thenewmasculine, #irl, #menswork, #mentalhealth, #anxiety, #communication
April 18, 2021

The Fantasy of Arrival

April 18, 2021/ Troy Piwowarski
The Fantasy of Arrival

This article explores the fantasy of arrival--that one day, we will arrive and be happy from that point forward--and how it can help or hinder us in the search for actual happiness in the present.

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Existentialism, Philosophy
Fantasy, Arrival, FOMO, Existentialism, Presence
June 27, 2018

An Alternative Myth of Manhood

June 27, 2018/ Troy Piwowarski
An Alternative Myth of Manhood

As we face new challenges and old demons of masculinity, IRL Men offers a path forward.

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Men's Groups, Existentialism, Culture, Psychology, Multiculturalism
Men's Groups, Therapy Groups, Depth Therapy
February 27, 2018

Guest Appearance on Radical Advice with Lily Sloane→

February 27, 2018/ BFF.FM/ Troy Piwowarski
Guest Appearance on Radical Advice with Lily Sloane

"Psychologist Troy Piwowarski and I answer some questions about career and therapy/client relationships. And we talk about masculinity today." 

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Psychology, Philosophy, Existentialism, Culture, Men's Groups
Existentialism, Activism, Radical Advice, Lily Sloane, Men, #metoo, Toxic Masculinity, Men's Groups, Social Justice
February 27, 2018

Revisiting Betrayal

February 27, 2018/ Troy Piwowarski
Revisiting Betrayal

Some insights from James Hillman on the experience of betrayal, and what role it plays in human life.  

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Existentialism, Philosophy, Psychology
Betrayal, #metoo, Trump, Mass shootings, Disillusionment, Forgiveness, Revenge, Hillman, Denial
September 18, 2016

How Therapists Pay Attention in Therapy

September 18, 2016/ Troy Piwowarski
How Therapists Pay Attention in Therapy

This article explores how phenomenology, a particular approach to understanding consciousness, can vivify and better honor clients' experiences in therapy. 

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Existentialism, Philosophy, Psychology
Phenomenology, Existentialism, Lived Experience, Here-and-now, Meaning
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