by Carl Mothes | Mar 27, 2026 | Mens Therapy BLOG, Uncategorized
I’m going to put on my old man hat for a minute (I actually own several). And I’m going to be curmudgeonly verbose, in line with the title of this blog. In quite a few of my client conversations, the discussion often turns to problems with the world at large. I mean,...
by Carl Mothes | Mar 20, 2026 | Mens Therapy BLOG, Uncategorized
One more on the current train of emotion. She said, “I hate that this always…”
He hears, “100% of the time?” and thinks, “That can’t even be true, and let me generate counter-examples to falsify this claim.” BUT what she means is, “I’m frustrated in having to deal...
by Carl Mothes | Mar 3, 2026 | Mens Therapy BLOG, Uncategorized
Picking up from the previous post… “Can’t we just discuss this rationally?” How many of us have heard, or more likely said, this, specifically to our partner? Well, stop saying it! It’s dumb and doesn’t make any sense. Here’s why: Assuming we are talking about...
by Carl Mothes | Feb 26, 2026 | Mens Therapy BLOG, Uncategorized
In therapy, I (and almost every other therapist) emphasize the role of emotions. But why? In sessions, I try my damnedest not to ask the often-mocked, smarmy, clichéd question, “How does that make you feel?” Aside from being a stupid question, it overly simplifies...
by Carl Mothes | Jan 30, 2026 | Mens Therapy BLOG, Uncategorized
This dude must be the most appreciative man in the world. I mean, he NEVER misses an opportunity to acknowledge his gratitude. About everything. To everyone. All the time. So what’s my problem with appreciation? Nothing. Appreciation is an admirable, self-reflective...
by Carl Mothes | Dec 18, 2025 | Mens Therapy BLOG, Uncategorized
And now for the star: Resolve. Some may think him unnecessary, perhaps a bit too subtle to be the star. But they would be wrong. This role is necessary and as we’ll see, deserving of top-billing for his special talent of mitigation and manifestation. You see, there...
