As a renowned specialist in men’s mental health and trauma recovery, Dr. Michael Dadson, is tackling the critical need for support for men’s issues with the launch of a new Men’s Group.
Detailed information and registration details about the group can be found on Dr. Dadson’s clinic, Gentle Currents Therapy web site here.
According to Dr. Michael Dadson:
“Often men are conditioned to function in the workplace for long hours, in some cases more hours on the work site than at home with their partners and children. Much of their time is spent in a place where emotions do not hold much value if any.”
The Men’s Mental Health Crisis is a Problem
An abundance of research has been highlighted by various mental health organizations including Canadian Mental Health Foundation the regarding the crisis relating to men’s mental health.,
Dr. Mike Dadson’s Approach to Working Groups for Men
One of the most important elements to overcome is the “masculine” social conditioning men have been exposed to surrounding the paucity of emotional expression.
The most commonly understood element in team sports is the need for a coach to achieve success. In the workplace, a team facilitator is commonplace. Addressing men’s mental health issues in a team/group format has been proven to have similar results. Dr. Ddson’s research findings from military veterans and first responders group indicates men respond very well to working on their mental health in groups.
“Men like to work at something for a sustained period of time and attending one-hour sessions can feel slow; men like to see the results of their sustained work,” says Dr. Michael Dadson.
Overcoming Cultural Conditioning and Adapting to Cultural Shifts
Sadly, men are exposed to a “cultural conditioning” that frowns upon them expressing emotions, sharing their feelings of fear, trauma, grief, depression or anxiety.
Doctor Dadson believes, “cultural gender role expectations are likely at the root of this discrepancy”.
Research also demonstrates that although men are less likely than women to seek counselling, although men are at a higher risk of committing suicide.
According to Dr. Michael Dadson, groups work well as an alternative to hourly counselling sessions for men:
“Many men are extremely competent, working well with other people when they know their role. They are given tools and the skills, and are shown, hands-on, how to use them. When men work together as a whole, outcomes can significantly improve. Mental health issues are often more effectively tackled in groups where men are working together than in one hour weekly individual therapy sessions.”
In the video below, Dr. Michael Dadson explains male depression and trauma. and how men respond differently.
Who Can Benefit: Men who are affected by depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, conflict, relationships issues, difficulty sleeping, or father son conflict or trauma will benefit from the group.
Dr. Michael Dadson’s licences, certifications and publications can be found here. in the about section. Dr. Dadson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), in Good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
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