12: A Guide To Mental Health for Men with Matthew Braman, LCSW

The Counseling Podcast

15-12-2021 • 31 mins

Many men don't seek mental health treatment. This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on Matthew Braman, LCSW to discuss mens' mental health practices. Matthew and Jeremiah share their perspectives aiming to normalize mens' mental health concerns.

Matthew's practice, Verve, focuses on working with men, new dads, and their partners. His practice provides a safe space for men to show up and be understood. Verve Psychotherapy is a modern & inclusive online mental health practice for busy adults in New York & Georgia. Verve's approach focuses on empowerment at it's core providing personalized, integrative, and emotionally focused support.


What You Will Learn:

  • Signs you should seek a counselor
  • Distress tolerance and emotion regulation
  • Practices to slow down in times of distress
  • Work on the journey from head to heart
  • Develop self compassion
  • Mindfulness based approaches
  • The importance of expressing emotion
  • Are you inside a 'man box' ?

Resources: https://www.vervepsychotherapy.com