Ride or die adjusting to the new normal
Written by: Rolando A. Hyman MA, CCC, CT Since March 2020 the world has been living in unprecedented times and life as we know it has changed significantly. The social circles have deteriorated for some people to little or none and in the minds of many persons is the unanswerable question, when will this be …
Practical ideas to restore self-esteem in men
How men can restore self-esteem by Rolando A. Hyman MA, Certified Counselor (CCPA) Over the past ten years in my role as a therapist a common thread that is explored with clients is the need to be more confident and overcome self-doubt. The need for personal psychological wellness is one of those assets that is …
Men sexual assault and domestic violence
Men: Are they an endangered species? By Rolando A Hyman MA, CCC, CT. Today my article will be specifically addressing men who are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Do men really experience these scars or is it only a thing that affect females? According to the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS), …
Men an endangered species?
Men- are they an endangered species? by Rolando A Hyman MA, CCC, CT. According to a report that was published in the province dated July-20-2016 seventy five percent of suicides in Canada are males. There seems to be a lot of statistical evidence but no real efforts to offer practical supports to this group of …
Men are not seen as good candidates for emotional harm
The Buzz word mental health seems to be lacking in support, research interest, and ongoing recognition when it relates to men. As a Canadian Certified Counselor and Counseling therapist I noticed a trend where men are becoming more marginalized. Society has promoted a false picture of how men are supposed to me if they are …
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Changing perspectives
Worry about things that you cannot control distracts you from your goal. Worry is a never ending psychological process that erodes our critical thinking skills. We must practice constant self awareness and challenge this learned behavior.
The Joy of positive thinking
We will not be able to climb higher than what we dreams because dreams are the perceptions of our internal desires to succeed. I can become the master of my thoughts or I can allow my thoughts to become my master.