CRSH Blog
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR QUEER MEN
Join CRSH's New Queer Men's Support Group - Starting May 22 Facilitated By: Gregg Johnson, LMSW Steven Taylor, LMSW We are thrilled to introduce our brand new Queer Men's Support Group at CRSH, starting on May 22! This group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month and promises to [...]
Will the abuse ever end? Probably not
Will the abuse ever end? Probably not The abuse begins subtly … he doesn’t like some of your friends and doesn’t want you seeing them … The abuse increases in frequency … he discourages you from seeing your friends and family, he wants to know why you are spending so much time on your [...]
Men don’t cry … why not?
Men don’t cry … why not? Growing up, I was raised to hide my emotions. Men don’t cry or talk about what they are feeling, I was taught. Men are supposed to be stoic; we are supposed to be protectors. We cannot and should not express our feelings verbally. My parents were born in [...]
Religion and sexuality often don’t mix
Religion and sexuality often don’t mix When growing up, most of us viewed religion as a community, and we believed that all individuals – no matter how different they are – were accepted into that religious community. However, the LGBTQIA+ community is learning this is not always true. Religion and spirituality can provide an [...]
Everyone should live in the here and now
Everyone should live in the here and now How often do you take a moment to reset, relax, listen to the breaths you take, savor the quiet, sit in the here and now? I help many clients practice mindfulness – living in the moment, experiencing the present and not dwelling on the past or [...]
Your marriage CAN last – ask 40 “experts!”
Your marriage CAN last – ask 40 “experts!” I’ve been married to my partner for 30 years, and I admit we have no “secrets to success” you probably haven’t heard before … open and honest communication – especially during the tough times; understanding and accepting what we like and don’t like and respecting these [...]