“Man up.” “Work harder.” “Stop crying.” All common messages men grew up hearing – and internalizing – over time. In this article, we dive into the reasons why “tough love” can make it harder to process loss, harming boys and men alike. Whether you’re here to process your own grief, or here to support a friend, brother, father, or partner, we explain how “tough love” may be blocking men from processing loss from their lives.

For many of us, looking for a therapist can be incredibly daunting. And even if we’re ready to start looking, we may not know where to begin.  In this article, we help explain common fears that prevent people from seeking therapy and provide a roadmap to help you find the best therapist for you. 

Vulnerability is one of those words that gets used a lot in therapy, on social media, in dating conversations, yet so few people feel confident they’re actually doing it. Many of my clients come into therapy saying, “I’m very vulnerable,” until we slow down and look at what vulnerability truly involves. What often emerges is a quiet realization: being open, self-aware, or expressive isn’t the same as being emotionally vulnerable. So let’s break it down, simply, honestly, and

Lots of people believe that student therapists ‘just don’t have enough experience’. This is often far from the truth. Student therapists have to take relevant courses within their masters-level university program and also are often required to take additional trainings and workshops to be able to join their practicum sites. If you're looking for an affordable way to seek support, therapy with a student therapist might be right for you!

In Canada, we often downplay the mental health needs of men. This article takes you through what you can do to support your own mental health as a man or support the needs of someone else. June is Men's Mental Health Month, and we need to raise awareness about how to better support half of our population in being more well, cared for, and open about their struggles and their needs.