Codependency – Relying on Others for Happiness
Codependency is a broad term that was coined back in the 70’s by recovery professionals. They found that after treating family members of someone struggling with alcoholism, they began noticing a common set of emotional and behavioral patterns. Over the years, the...
ACEs, Trauma, and EMDR: My Journey – Part 2
Part II: My Introduction to EMDR — Is This Woman Going To Hypnotize Me? I was in my early 40s, having enjoyed successful careers in broadcasting and non-profit fundraising, and was raising two beautiful daughters when someone decided to take me to court. The charge...
Expectations: An Essay on API Mental Health – Part 2
The New Leaders Asian and Pacific Islander male youth are groomed to be the new leaders in their families and communities. As their cultural practices dictate, these young men are to follow in the footsteps of their fathers and elders. They are given ideas of the...
5 Self-Care Musts for Men with Depression
Research states that men are less likely to admit that they are feeling depressed. They tend to view it as weakness or fall prey to the negative stigma associated with depression. Some men hide their depression for years, suffering in silence and/or self-medicating...
Aging Men and Mental Health
Quality of life and overall health matters at every age, including the golden years. Are you a man aging into your 60’s, 70, and beyond? Do you have some concerns about aging? If so, you’re not alone. Many men have mixed feelings about aging. They’re concerned about...BLOG HOME
