Who Are We Without Gender Rolls, Part 3: The Difference Between Who You Are and What You Do Most people don’t spend much time thinking about the difference between who they are and the roles they play. Honestly, why would they? Much of life is organized around...
Who Are We Without Gender Rolls, Part 2: the Missing Half of Masculinity Men are often taught to keep distance from traits labeled “feminine”—empathy, vulnerability, emotional awareness, tenderness, and compassion. The assumption is usually unspoken, but...
Who are we without Gender Rolls, Part 1: Femininity is Not Submissive. Femininity is often treated as a set of rules for how women should behave: be gentle, be nurturing, be capable, be beautiful, and be agreeable. Individually, these qualities may seem harmless, but...
An Interview with Dr. Jordan Gregory Mary and Dave Thornsen, owners of GR Therapy Group, are proud of the amazing therapists they work with at GRTG and love to learn from them. This interview series is a way to share some of those conversations. The transcripts are...
So, here’s a short story about me just so you know where I’m coming from as a therapist. I was the kid who thought I might not do well on a math test and ended up collapsed on the floor of the kitchen in full melt-down mode. I told my parents in that moment, “Who am I...
With the transition from summer to fall comes the beginning of the holiday season. Although it’s supposed to be the most magical time of the year, that’s not always the case. For many, the holidays bring feelings of joy, warmth, and excitement. For others, they bring...
In recent years, the therapeutic benefits of journaling have gained considerable attention. This simple, yet profound, practice involves regularly writing down thoughts, feelings, and experiences. While it serves various purposes, from enhancing creativity to...
Have you ever noticed that sometimes your body takes over and responds for you without your awareness, consent, or permission? Sometimes it saves our lives and other times it can be very confusing or frustrating. I’d like to offer a brief overview from a...
What is adolescence? The period of growth and development between childhood and adulthood that occurs between ages 13 and 19, although both the physical and psychological changes that take place often start even earlier, between ages 9 and 12. Adolescence can be a...
