I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). I am also the founder of Men Therapy Toronto which is the first counseling center in Canada focused exclusively on the health and well-being of men. I am also a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist which is an evidence-based modality […]
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My name is Rick Fortier, and I have first-hand experience with addiction, recovery, and mental and emotional health. It was my recovery journey and all those who supported me along the way which inspired me to help others. Especially men who (like I once did) feel disenchanted, lost, frustrated, alone, and a deepening sense of […]
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Intimate relationships are a vital part of our lives, and they require effort and commitment to maintain. While sharing love and connection with your partner is essential, it is also essential to maintain healthy boundaries. Setting boundaries can be challenging for many people, especially for men, and especially if we’re new to the idea or practice of identifying our needs and speaking about them. However, they are necessary to create a healthy relationship where both partners can feel respected, valued, and secure. In this article, we will discuss how men can set and maintain boundaries in intimate relationships.
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Perhaps at this stage in your life you may think sleep is something we all do naturally, but have you ever asked yourself why do we need to sleep? For how long? And how important is it for our health? There is now a growing scientific exploration into these questions by sleep researchers and bioengineering companies looking to improve the overall quality of everyone’s sleep. The bottom line is this: we all NEED good quality and optimal duration of sleep to function properly and at our highest potential, both mentally and physically.
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As with mindfulness, meditation and breathwork, essential oils are great to try when feeling anxious, restless or down. Why? Scents bypass our brain and directly trigger memory and behaviour responses in us. Our sense of smell is the only sense that acts this way, all other senses are interpreted first by the brain.
A recent study shows that smell catalyzes up to 75% of our daily mood. That means we can deliberately use smells that are linked to positive personal memories to boost our mood.
Remember the scene from the movie Ratatouille, when one bite takes food critic antagonist Anton Ego right back to a special memory of childhood? Ever walked into an open house, where the realtor has cookies baking in the oven? These are examples of using scents to affect our mood, mental state and behaviour. We can take control and deliberately use scents to optimize our mental and emotional state.
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When it comes to keeping little hands occupied, the latest must-have is a Pop Fidget toy. The toy became popular after it went viral on a TikTok video. Pop fidget toys are like reusable bubble wrap made out of silicone. The idea is for kids to press “bubbles” to hear a slight popping sound, and when all of the bubbles have been “popped,” they may flip the toy over and begin again.
Experts say that fidget toys might help kids focus, particularly those with attention-deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism concentration. Researchers found fidget toys to have good impacts in a recent case study. The result from the study showed that pupils who used fidget toys improved their academic performance by 10%. These toys help because fidgeting causes the mind to stay steady and focused. Here is a couple of pop fidget toys from best-selling brands that have been tested and have proven to be perfect for your child.
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Relationships are great right? Having someone who’s there for us is priceless. But, relationships also require effort, intention, and a lot of self work from both partners- but it’s doable and worth it.
A recent survey from online dating portal EHarmony showed that 64% of Americans are very happy in their relationship. An indication that all of the hard work is certainly worthy in order to enjoy the satisfaction from a healthy relationship.
The constant excitement, longing for each other, navigating your respective wants and needs, the occasional fights, and then making up – all make romantic relationships a bumpy yet pleasurable ride.
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At some point in our life most of us guys will experience and face anxiety in some form: wanting to make a good first impression at a new job, nervously coming back to the gym after a break, discomfort around dating — it happens to every man. Anxiety is more distinct than being a little stressed, though. It is a deep feeling of helplessness and worry that interferes or sabotages your daily routine and possibly your health. Anxiety is known to induce panic attacks, insomnia, and absentmindedness.
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Its hard to over state how plentiful pornography has become, to basically the point of being synonymous with the internet itself. And despite sex positivity, couples’ co-viewing, even pro-masturbation advocacy, for some of us our porn viewing has tipped into a strong compulsion if not an addiction.
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Lion Galban is a men’s empowerment coach. For over 22 years, Lion has worked to move thousands from self-conscious suffering to self-aware confidence in their authentic expression of self. He shares his gifts, wisdom, and insights in the areas of authenticity, sexuality, emotional intelligence and mental mastery with men around the world to help them […]
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