Articles by JJ Emanuel on burnout, relationships, emotional well-being, and what it actually looks like for men to do the work.
Do we go through the psychotherapeutic process to become different versions of ourselves? Maybe we attend sessions to learn skills or create outcomes that benefit us outside the confines of…
Read article →Being a therapist isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s not about being above, beyond, or separate from the people I work with. Being a therapist is walking alongside…
Read article →The journey leading to fatherhood is a complex and emotional journey that can stir up many questions and concerns in new fathers. Do I value it? Do I feel empowered?…
Read article →It is commonly believed that people pleasing is an issue primarily faced by women. However, this notion couldn’t be further from the truth. Men can also fall prey to the…
Read article →How do we strike a balance between submitting to our past and embracing it as part of who we are? Does the past define or control us? Do we have…
Read article →We have all heard the old adage ‘fake it till you make it.’ Somehow, it has become ingrained in our society, leading us to believe that if we pretend long…
Read article →We often use the concept of “feeling” to describe how we relate to the various goings-on in our lives, our histories, and our relationships. But sometimes, this word misses the…
Read article →When we look at our relationships, it looks to us at times as though we are pulling apart from one another. This is true with familial relationships, friendships, business partnerships,…
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