Men’s Counselling in Calgary
Feelings can sometimes feel like foreign territory to many men. Seeing as it is common for men not to be taught to understand how they feel or why, this is pretty understandable. In general, talking about the way we feel is often really uncomfortable. This can make the idea of therapy pretty unattractive.
Unfortunately, none of this means that men don’t have struggles. Anger, depression, worry, relationship problems, and loneliness may be influencing the lives of men in ways they don’t like, but without tools to deal with those feelings, men suffer. What’s worse, because of shame or fear of judgment, men often suffer alone and in silence.
The good news is that making the choice to talk can be the first step towards a change for the better. No need to make a long term commitment, just come in for a session and see how it feels. Our counsellors are here to meet you where you’re at and listen.
Simply Counselling Services
Thought Prompts
How did the men in your life deal with their feelings when you were a kid? What did you learn from that?
Who’s counting on you? Who do you have to count on? – What is the effect of that balance on your levels of stress?
What kind of things do you do for yourself? How often do you take the time to do those things?
How does shame show up in your life? How do you deal with it?
How many people in your life do you feel comfortable telling about your struggles? Does that feel like enough?
When is the last time you vented to someone about how you were feeling? What did it feel like?
Helpful Online Resources & Videos
Esther Perel on the Paradox of Masculinity
A great, short article that really gets to the heart of how men struggle in unique ways. Great insights on what is going on for men and how our upbringing, social pressures, and internal pressures contribute to out mental health struggles.
The REAL Reason 90% Of Men Are Lost In Life
Amazing video from Scott Galloway – a fantastic guest and speaker, outlining the crisis that young men are facing today. He looks at ways to understand what is going on and advocates for empathy and understanding, not judgment.
Recommended Books
For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity
By Liz Plank
A nonfiction investigation into masculinity that provides actionable steps for how to be a man in the modern world, while also exploring how being a man in the world has evolved.
Breaking the Male Code
By Robert Garfield
A psychotherapist examines the critical role close male friendships play in helping men lead happy, healthy lives. Garfield examines the unique challenges men face and urges them to abandon Male Code in favor of a masculinity that integrates traditional male traits with emotional intimacy skills.
The Simply Counselling Couch Podcast
Breaking the Stigma: Matt
Posted on March 1st, 2021
Have you been thinking about getting mental health help but afraid to do it? Are you afraid of what people might think? This episode is for you! Join us as we dive into Matt’s mental health journey, as he shares how and why seeking mental health support was the best decision he made for his life.
Breaking the Stigma: Kelly
Posted on May 17th, 2021
Kelly Hrudey. Need we say more? Former NHL goalie of 15 years, current “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcaster, and most humble, gracious and kind man. We had the absolute honour to chat with Kelly about his mental health struggles, his journey to “inner peace,” and much more.
Breaking the Stigma: Tyler
Posted on March 15th, 2021
Divorce is a common reason to seek mental health support. In this episode of “Breaking the Stigma”, Tyler shares his journey of mental health wellness, and how seeing a counsellor helped him through his divorce.
Breaking the Stigma: Climbing out of the Hurt Locker with Vince Fowler
Posted on November 17th, 2021
Having been in the Hurt Locker, Vince shares how being in the right place, at the right time, ultimately changed his life, by choosing to accept the offer of help.
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Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of respect and truth, Simply Counselling Services acknowledges the traditional territories of the
people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the
Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda
(including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.