Men often tend to seek help through mending their relationships with others rather than the relationship with themselves. Learn more about how Haven Family Therapy encourages men to seek self-awareness and peace.

November 19 is International Men’s Day, and I want to spend a moment with you, imagining a world in which your mental health and emotional security are as valued as your ability to “man up,” work it out, and get things done. 

Today’s blog gets into it!

If you’re familiar with the intense feelings associated with panic attacks, you’re not alone. Panic is one way that our body responds when we aren’t mentally addressing the stress, trauma, or environmental warnings that say we are overwhelmed.

In this article, I’ll walk you through some basic practices you can implement to treat panic attacks and to resume control over your body and experience.

Therapists are trained listeners and use their skillset to make it a safe therapeutic space for men when they do venture into the therapy office. So why aren’t more men taking charge of their mental health and taking advantage of therapists? Why is there a stigma about men going to therapy?

Read on to learn about the stigma around men going to therapy, and the benefits to them when they overcome it!

You want to start therapy and work on overcoming challenges you have been dealing with and take better care of your emotional health. No matter the degree of your readiness, you may still feel nervous about seeking out support, especially if you are not used to discussing your struggles with another person.

Read to learn why a woman’s perspective might be right for you!