It is a sad truth that the only emotion it seems acceptable for us men to have is anger. We have been taught to suppress, repress, and deny most of our feelings; particularly those seen as softer and more vulnerable. But because anger is viewed as a truly masculine...
We’ve all heard the old adage, “you are what you eat,” and generally we associate it with our physical bodies. We know that eating fast food will spike our blood sugar before crashing hard, making us feel sluggish and bloated. We also know too much junk will show up...
The idea of using rhythm to recover from trauma is a powerful and under-utilized technique. While the idea is little known in our culture, the practice has been around for ages, from Gregorian Chanting in the middle ages, to the first recorded yoga texts in the 11th...
In recent years the concept of mindfulness has been gaining more attention in popular culture. Research has linked mindfulness to better sleep quality, improved immune function, and even lowered blood pressure. Mindfulness has also been shown to reduce symptoms...
Everyone is aware of the physical benefits of exercise, but recommending exercise as a mental health treatment is often underused. If you’ve ever experienced the afterglow from finishing an intense workout, or the runner’s high after pounding the pavement, you’ve...
Last week, we addressed the topic of emotions and acknowledged that this can often be a challenging point of discussion in the home. This week, I’d like to offer a few ideas on how to start bringing up emotions with your kids. Some kids don’t talk very much or they...
