Posts Categorized: resilience

Stoic Men, Weak Men

A common issue many men face is that they often have few examples in their life of being vulnerable – and having that be ok (i.e. not criticized). By vulnerable, I mean sticking your neck out and opening yourself up emotionally to others, even if that means taking a risk of embarrassment or having what… Read more »

What Do People Mean By “Resilience” As An Outcome Of Therapy?

It’s becoming a bit of a pop star in the academic and scientific world, the word “resilience”. But what does it mean when it’s used (say, like “empathy”) within the context of psychotherapy? Let me give you a scenario… You suffer from a general (though intermittent) anxiety revolving around things in your environment that are… Read more »