mens issues
navigating male identity
Men experience unique pressures in today's world. Whether that is the need to perform, provide, and excel with a straight face, or an expectation from others to be stoic and emotionless. Navigating what it means to be a man and developing a perspective that lets you live the life you want and have the full spectrum of emotions, is often a challenging task. Dr. Peterson has years of experience working with men to help them navigate the challenges of being a man.
communicating effectively
Men are often told in relationships that they need to communicate better or be more open to their emotions. This experience can feel dismissive to men who may not have been socialized to understand and express their thoughts and feelings to others. American work and productivity culture have created a barrier between men and their ability to express emotions effectively. Dr. Peterson helps men identify their emotions and develop plans for effective communication, whether that is in the office or at home.
emotional
avoidance
One of the core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is acceptance of reality. Essentially, when people avoid their emotions, it exacerbates them and makes them worse. Men in our culture are often trained to suppress their emotional experiences and only express emotions such as anger, hunger, or boredom. One of which isn't even an emotion. Dr. Peterson can work with you to treat emotions as an experience to live with, opening up a fulfilling life with a greater depth of emotional and relational connection.