I often notice folks worrying that work isn’t something we should be spending time on in the therapy room. “I should just be grateful that I have a job,” or “Work isn’t really that important to me,” or “Everyone hates work, it is what it is”…But just like relationships, big life transitions, and any of life’s challenges, work has a huge impact on mental health, so let’s talk about it.

I think that the pathway to creating loving men is through showing men the love, care, and open embrace of all parts of their humanity. It’s important to remember that nothing about masculinity is inherently toxic. Masculinity can be beautiful, generative, and nurturing when it isn’t strangled by sexist ideals.

Love, connection, friendship, romance, pleasure, and joy are worth so much more than a single holiday…There is room for love in every relationship, every action, and every day. Read on for an individual and couple therapist’s suggestions for 5 ways to honor love and romance this Valentine’s Day and learn about how these methods will support you.

We humans are emotional beings and understanding that emotions are part of the toolset that we use to navigate the experiences of a fully engaged life is hugely important. When we have trained for a lifetime to avoid “bad” emotions we can end up divorced from this key element of our humanity. Read on for tips from a marriage & family therapist on how to start reconnecting with your emotions.

Kindman & Co. Therapists, Dani, Steve, and Caitlin, discuss their thoughts on summer topics, and then share their own takes on how Hot Girl Summer should be remixed. The group shares some of the history of Hot Girl Summer, who coined the term, what it has become today, and discusses the phenomenon of cultural appropriation. Enjoy a playful episode of therapists talking all things pop culture!

Relationship issues can be so triggering — it’s biology, we are wired for connection so the possibility of coming apart makes things feel real scary — and that makes it rife for analysis paralysis. Let’s take a minute to look at some myths and misconceptions I’ve heard as a therapist, and hopefully make the specter of relationship therapy a little less scary.

We’re inviting all those reading to join our quarterly check-in. Not only about how you’re doing and how you’re taking care of yourself, but also about how we’re connecting and taking care of each other. The question today is: What privileges do you have, and how could you use them to support others? To lead with vulnerability and showcase the reciprocity that can happen in therapy, click for a few of our therapists’ answers from the beginning of the year.