by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Jul 1, 2022 | LGBTQ+, Relationships
…and anyone smart enough to read this article In 2014, I attempted my first 5-day backpacking trip. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first mountaineer to summit Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen, once said, “It is...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | May 6, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Substance Abuse, Therapy
Coauthored by Demet Çek, Ph.D. and Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. “Speaking for my gender, there are two qualities that define most men: we seldom like to ask for help, and we do not like to talk about our feelings. Combining the two – asking for help about our feelings – is...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Apr 29, 2022 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Trauma
Staying current in the ever-changing world we live in is important, but how do we know how much information is too much? We can access information about world events from the palm of our hands, easily scrolling from one news source to the next. How do you know when...
by Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | Apr 8, 2022 | Relationships, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
It’s easy to wish that unwanted, intrusive, and repetitive thoughts about a traumatic event could just disappear and go “poof.” Unfortunately, for those who have experienced trauma, the aftermath is simply not that simple. This article explains what trauma is, how it...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Mar 11, 2022 | Personal Improvement, Relationships
Spring is around the corner, a season representing growth, change, and renewal. As the weather warms up, it’s common to experience an increase in energy, creativity, and motivation. Spring cleaning anyone? You may find that you are more motivated to try new things, be...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Feb 25, 2022 | Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
The idea of joining a therapy group can be intimidating at first. You may find yourself contemplating questions such as: What is a men’s group? What am I going to get out of this that I may not get elsewhere? Will I be understood or accepted? As facilitator of the...
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