“I never thought of what happened to me as sexual abuse. I was ten when my [teenage] babysitter began to suggest that she and I show each other our genitals. And after that it quickly escalated to oral sex. This lasted on and off for about three years until she
Men Who Chase Shadows: Secrets, Lies & Acting Out
“Why did I do it? I love my wife, I have so much to lose, why?!” Many of the men I work with are seeking answers to questions like the one above. They’ve acted in ways they later regret and, at some point, they had to face the painful fallout
Depression in Men
Depression doesn’t discriminate. It affects people regardless of gender, ethnicity, age/phase of life, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. If you’ve ever been depressed, you know firsthand that depression can be debilitating. And you’re not alone. Around 16% of the U.S. population (an estimated 32 million people) will become clinically depressed
Why Men Enter Counseling
“Going to a psychologist is a sign of weakness. It means I’ve failed. I’d rather try to work out whatever is bothering me on my own.” ~Gerard, 42 years old The above sentiment isn’t as rare as you might think. Many men feel this way. The research finding that men
Men & Emotions: Feeling Your Way Out of Self-Destruction
Ask Larry how he is doing and you’ll most likely hear, “Fine.” As evidence, he points to a stable job as a police officer, the recent move he and his wife made into their new home about a year ago, and that they are thinking of having a second child