Are you brave enough to be vulnerable? Are you strong enough to be sensitive? Can you make friendships with other men? Are you confident enough to listen to the women in your life? And how is your relationship with yourself? On this men's day you will find your own brave heart. In the company of other men, you are invited to fill in "being a man" yourself, in all its facets and contradictions. …
Body and Soul: The Connection Between Physical and Emotional Pain
“Man, does that guy have a lot on his shoulders!” I am sitting at a sidewalk café with a friend. We’re having coffee, talking casually and looking at the people passing by. A well dressed man is walking across the street. He is not actually carrying anything, but it is obvious that something is burdening him. Did he lose money on the stock market? Has his wife left him for another man? We will …
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Trauma
Trauma can happen as a response to a single event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. It can also develop over time as a result of abuse, neglect or a negative dynamic in your surroundings. Either way, wether you are suffering from shock trauma or developmental trauma, it compromises your ability to regulate your emotions and how you relate to yourself and other people. Chronic …
Stress
Stress We all suffer from stress sometimes and it is everywhere: in the workplace, in school, in traffic and in relationships, to name a few. Stress is actually a beautiful mechanism. The moment you perceive a danger, your body will produce hormones which ensure that the body is ready for an emergency response: The hormones raise blood pressure, accelerate the heartbeat and activate the muscles …
Depression
Depression Everyone can feel down sometimes. Sadness is a natural reaction to disappointment and loss and at some point you will feel better again. However, if a feeling of gloom and lack of joy persists in your life, you could be suffering from depression. Insomnia and feelings of anxiety and fatigue can be present, as well as feeling real despair and guilt, for no apparent reason. The …
Purpose and Meaning
Purpose and Meaning Being aware of what drives you and why you do what you do is fundamental to human existence. Purpose is about using your strengths to serve others. It is about what you give more than about what you get. It is about identity and belonging, about having meaningful relationships and feeling appreciated and about appreciating others. What stories do you tell yourself about your …