Posts by al.heystek
Emotional Intelligence and Becoming Bilingual: An Antidote For Toxic Masculinity
Encouraging boys and men to shift from a negative perception of developing emotional intelligence to the idea “it’s just like becoming bilingual” could be helpful in reducing the stigma that leads to toxic masculinity.
Read MoreCounseling and Spirituality
Several years ago a member of a men’s therapy group at the Men’s Resource Center at Fountain Hill made a comment in a very matter of fact and memorable way. He…
Read MoreOutsourcing Emotional Labor
No, outsourcing emotional labor is not some geo-political strategy by corporations to improve profits. This is a reality that women have been aware of for a long time. Simply put,…
Read MoreParadoxical Father’s Day Gift
“I am your father, and you are my teacher.” These are words that I reflect upon once again around Father’s Day, words that remind me of a gift I have…
Read MoreSimple Yet Effective EMDR Treatment Brings Hope
A handful of years ago I had a client that was working on anger management issues. He was a military veteran struggling with issues related to trauma. Together we decided…
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