STEPHEN RODGERS, Author at Denver Men's Therapy

Do First Responders Develop Trauma? Trauma and EMDR Therapy.

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:20 Nov
Post category:EMDR Therapy Trauma

Working in a high stress job can take its toll on your mental health. Even with all the training that comes with being a first responder, fire fighter or police…

Male Gender Role Stress and PTSD

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:5 Nov
Post category:EMDR Men Trauma

Men have been in the news and under the microscope recently. And for good reason.

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Do Men Experience Body Image Issues?

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:25 Oct
Post category:Featured Men

Yes, men definitely can and do experience body image issues. If you are a male who is experiencing body image issues you are not alone.

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What is Therapy for Men Like? Therapy is Batman.

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:18 Oct
Post category:Depression Men Therapy

A trip to the inner Bat Cave teaches you the skills to accomplish everything you need to make your life better.

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The Modern Guide to Being a Dad

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:15 Oct
Post category:EMDR Men Parenting

Every passing year, more parenting tips pop up on social media and the news, but it seems like being a dad is not getting any easier.

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Men, Drugs and Alcohol, Trauma: A Toxic Mix

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:1 Oct
Post category:Depression Men Therapy Trauma

Why Drugs and Alcohol Make Bad Ways to Cope with Trauma

A man must be strong at all times. A man is not to show that he’s hurting. A man is to “tighten up”. Boys will be boys. Drinking is how you deal with hard times. Drugs are fine to let loose. These are the messages men are brought up hearing. And it is such messages during our socialization that have a potential of making our lives a downward spiral when also dealing with psychological trauma.

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Identifying Depression in Men

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:2 Sep
Post category:Depression Men

Depression is a common issue among men.

In fact it’s more common than you might think.

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The Still Small Voice

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:31 Aug
Post category:Men

By Tad Lusk, LPC

Standing before the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the guitarist explained the original idea for his composition—“The Still Small Voice.”

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EMDR Trained

Megan Hall, LCSW, EMDR Certified

Post author:STEPHEN RODGERS
Post published:1 Aug
Post category:Therapists

As a men’s therapist here in Denver, I help men who feel overwhelmed by their emotions feel confident in managing them, bridge communication with their partner and feel more connected.

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