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Lifting the Barricade, Part II: Acknowledging the Trauma of Racism

By Troy Piwowarski, PsyD In this three-part blog series, I offer my perspective as a depth therapist who co-leads four weekly men’s...

Lifting the Barricade, Part I: An Invitation for White Engagement in Racial Dialogue

As a White therapist working to examine my own racism, this series offers perspectives for fellow White folks interested in anti-racist work

Not Just Mr. Nice Guy

I grew up as a good Midwestern kid, raised on the value of “above all, be nice.” There was always something about this value that didn’t qui

Where Do You Stand?

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it means to be a man, and what it means to be an adult. When I think of the men in my life who exude

The Top 3 Concerns Men Bring to IRL Men’s Groups

By Troy Piwowarski, PsyD and Brian Thompson, AMFT In Real Life (IRL) Men invites men to take off the masks that we’re required to wear in...

Men's Work in the Age of #MeToo

By Troy Piwowarski, PsyD As an individual and group therapist, I’ve had the privilege to see the various ways that #MeToo has stirred...

An Alternative Myth of Manhood: The Spirit Behind In Real Life (IRL) Men's Groups

Connecting online may be getting easier, but connecting in real life can be just as difficult as ever. By Troy Piwowarski, PsyD and Brian...