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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 MoreMeditation: A Radical Act of Love and Sanity
We live in a world filled with distressing events. Tornadoes, mass shootings, and political scandals are all over our newsfeeds. Our daily lives often consist of responding to demands that…
Read MoreLaughing Matters Raises $14,000+ for Counseling Services
Over 100 people gathered at the Shelby Optimist Club in Shelby, MI, on Saturday, February 23, 2019, to enjoy a delicious dinner, belly-laugh at hilarious stand-up from Midwestern comedian Scott…
Read MoreParental Alienation: A Conversation
Fountain Hill Center therapists Randy Flood and Ben Burgess recently sat down with Grand Rapids-based family law attorneys Connie Thacker and Allison Sleight to discuss parental alienation. Parental alienation is…
Read MoreScared to Death or Scared OF Death? A Rumination on Death Anxiety
Halloween or “All Hallows’ Eve,” as it originally was called, is the first day of the Christian liturgical year marked to remember the dead. (Wikipedia) Therefore, it seems a fitting…
Read MoreWhen Self-Care is Not Fun
We have been talking a lot about self-care recently at both of the places where I work. In these conversations, self-care is usually framed as doing nice things for yourself.…
Read More5 Minutes of Mindfulness Make a Difference
What is mindfulness? You’ve probably heard about mindfulness in the last couple of years. It’s been appearing in popular publications and growing in popularity as a recommended treatment for everything…
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 MoreServicios de consejería en español ya están disponibles
El centro Fountain Hill le da la bienvenida a nuestra nueva consejera Lisbet Brito, MA, LPC. Lisbet estará viendo clientes en nuestra oficina de Grand Rapids los lunes por la…
Read MoreHealing Trauma With Yoga Therapy
By Jessica Gladden If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re looking for healing of some kind, either for yourself or for someone else. As a Licensed Master Social Worker…
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