Archive for June 2020
Alcohol’s Place Among Maslow’s Pyramid
Maslow’s pyramid of human needs is a common reference tool when defining the separate tiers of what each and every person needs in life. It begins at the base, the physiological level, with things such as food, water, sleep, and warmth. Moving up, we find security: shelter and a sense of safety. The psychological needs…
Read MoreDestructive Manliness – A Culture of Denial
“Just rub some dirt on it.” “Be a man.” “Man up and handle it, don’t be such a baby.” These statements are no stranger to men, and their intention is riddled with mis-guidances and flawed notions. Often these statements do much more harm than good, as they can make men reluctant to reach out for…
Read MoreChange Language, Change Minds
Language is the first glimpse into the mind. The language we use (and the vocabulary we learn) changes with us as we grow, but also begins to shift with our own emotions. From feelings of fear lending itself towards the selection of smaller, more concise words to anger creating, let’s say an unapologetically direct use…
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