Sometimes, therapy results in huge changes. Sometimes, though, small tips rule the day.
In a recent support group, someone mentioned using smiley faces to mark a calendar instead of "x's." I applied it to my daily chore list. My adherence improved.
Little things.
My daughter is very happy that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are over. She did enjoy watching the parade with me yesterday, so maybe that's the key to turning her into a fan. #dadlife#AvsParade
Avoidance, Anxious Attachment, Attunement, Enmeshment
Do you know these terms? How do we increase men's literacy in the language of relationships and mental health? #dadlife#mensmentalhealth
We already know, to create #hypertrophy in muscles, we need to increase volume over time. The same is true if we want to grow our tolerance for uncomfortable feelings without reacting. #mensmentalhealth
It's hard to be present when we're uncomfortable. But healing often means being uncomfortable. In men, healing often looks like anger and frustration as we try to control our feelings. #mensmentalhealth
It doesn't matter how many relationships you have in your life. Improving your understanding of your #attachment style and bettering your assertive communication skills can improve all of your relationships.
Are you pursuing a dream or are you trying to fulfill a healing fantasy from childhood wounds? Knowing the difference can change your life. #mensmentalhealth