by Allison Kalivas | Dec 7, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
Welcome to the holiday season, that magical time of year when twinkling lights and festive songs somehow coincide with the urge to hide under the nearest table at family gatherings. Before you start practicing your ‘I’m just here for the pie’ face in...
by CJ Clinkscales | Nov 22, 2023 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, CJ Clinkscales, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships
The impact of early childhood experiences on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being cannot be overstated. For men who have faced abuse during their formative years, the effects can linger into adulthood, influencing relationships, self-esteem, and...
by CJ Clinkscales | Nov 13, 2023 | All Posts, CJ Clinkscales, Demystifying Therapy
Living with bipolar disorder can be a challenging journey for anyone, but it comes with its own unique set of experiences and pressures for men. In a world that often expects men to be strong, stoic, and in control of their emotions, coping with bipolar disorder can...
by CJ Clinkscales | Oct 26, 2023 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, CJ Clinkscales, Demystifying Therapy
Shame is a complex emotion that we often struggle to identify or confront. It is frequently confused with guilt, which is the feeling of having done something wrong. Shame, on the other hand, is the belief that we are inherently flawed and that everything we do is a...
by AJ Grovert | Oct 16, 2023 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Self Care
An earthquake in Morocco. Wildfires in Canada. Flooding in Manhattan. A pandemic. More terrorist attacks. Another war. The barrage of bad news feels endless. Every headline, every talking head on TV, every push notification on our phones, or panicked Instagram...
by CJ Clinkscales | Sep 27, 2023 | All Posts, CJ Clinkscales, Demystifying Therapy, EMDR and Trauma Recovery
We often long for containment when we feel frustrated, angry, sad, or experiencing any emotion we find difficult to engage with. This is often due to the intolerable sensations and memories we associate with those feelings. Often, we attempt to distract ourselves or...
