by Andrew Gustainis | Mar 29, 2022 | Men & Relationships
A common response people have when asked what they want to focus on or improve in marriage or couples counselling is often communication. While this might seem to be a reasonable goal, the term is so general and broad that it is neither descriptive nor helpful. As a...
by Jeff St. John | Mar 22, 2022 | Fatherhood, Men & Masculinity, Men & Relationships
“Do Dads Really Matter?” Some people might be offended by that question. One of the most important conversations currently related to men and masculinity is related to fathering and the impact of fathers. Dads by the Numbers Astoundingly, roughly...
by Men & | Mar 15, 2022 | Men & Community
Safe at Home, a four-year pilot project located in Claresholm that opened its doors in March 2021, is a first-of-its-kind program in a rural setting that helps tackle the problems of domestic abuse and violence. “The program tends to end the cycle of violence and the...
by Calgary Counselling Centre | Mar 15, 2022 | Depression, Men & Health
Depression can affect anyone, including men. It looks and feels different to every person who struggles with it. When you’re depressed, you might lack motivation or interest in things, feel sad and struggle to see the positives, or have difficulty...
by Next Gen Men | Mar 9, 2022 | Men & Masculinity, Men & Relationships
Joy is a deep feeling of contentment, satisfaction, and/or appreciation of the things that mean the most to us — which isn’t necessarily attainment (the promotion) or material things (the new toys). It’s also not something we ‘attain’ and then it’s just there forever...
by Men &, Calgary Counselling Centre | Mar 3, 2022 | Anxiety, Men & Health
He feels his heart racing. His breathing is shallow, quickening as he sits in discomfort. He sits on the couch, a lump growing in his throat. A million thoughts are running through his head. He can’t pin one down; it’s like looking through a car window while driving...
by Next Gen Men | Feb 24, 2022 | How to Apologize, Men & Relationships
We all make mistakes. They don’t make you a bad person; it only makes you human. Even though mistakes, mishaps and accidents happen all the time, apologies are still difficult. It’s hard to own up to hurting someone else. Regardless, apologies are...
by Andrew Gustainis | Feb 16, 2022 | Men & Health, Men & Relationships
Throughout this series, we’ll examine some strategies to cope with grief in a healthy and healing way, as well as other related topics. Click here to read the first article, which begins to explain how we can define and manage grief, along with some common...
by Andrew Gustainis | Dec 7, 2021 | Men & Health, Men & Relationships
Throughout this series, we’ll examine some strategies to cope with grief in a healthy and healing way, as well as other related topics. Grief is the very normal and natural reaction we all have when we lose someone or something that we love. People sometimes...
by Allan Wade | Nov 19, 2021 | Men & Community, Men & Masculinity
Article 1 in a short series. We live in a world of constant “spin”. Thanks to social media, there are many new ways to cover up the truth and deceive others for political reasons or personal gain. Or for no reason at all, just by passing on the lies and half-truths...
by Gillian Weaver Dunlop, Men & | Nov 4, 2021 | Men & Relationships
Abuse is defined as the use of violence, disrespect, cruelty, hurt, or force against another person. Abuse in a relationship occurs when someone mistreats their partner in any of these ways. Abuse in a relationship can take many forms, including physical, sexual, and...
by Men & | Nov 4, 2021 | Men & Relationships
It’s the holidays, and your in-laws are here to stay, whether you like them or not. Even if you adore someone, it’s possible they’ll irritate you when you’re in close proximity. And if you despise them, you don’t have to be miserable for...
