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Men’s Mental Health: June’s Call to Awareness

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the unique mental health challenges that men face and promoting better understanding and support. At Riverview Counseling Services, we recognize the importance of addressing these issues and fostering an environment where men feel comfortable seeking help. Understanding Men’s Mental Health Struggles...

Embrace Self-Care: Setting the Tone for a Fulfilling Year Ahead

As the new year unfolds, it’s crucial to reflect on the importance of self-care and the impact it can have on our overall well-being. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook our own needs, often prioritizing external demands over our internal equilibrium. However, embracing self-care isn’t just a luxury; it’s...

“Happy Holidays!” – But, What If It Is Not?

As the “Happy Holidays” season is upon us, Christmas lights are winking of good cheer and gladness, and holiday music tells us to “be of good cheer!” Unfortunately, this is not always the case. There can be family conflict, stressors and pressures for the perfect gift, dread for another holiday without a loved one, or...

War, Disease, And Emotions

With the violence and sickness that we witness on a daily basis, it’s extremely difficult to not have any emotional reaction. We are slowly coming out of a pandemic that has affected billions of people throughout the world. We see “leaders” ordering troops to invade and bomb other countries. We see people on the news...

Overcoming Toxic Masculinity

Many people continually say the phrase toxic masculinity and expect others, particularly men, to know what it means. First, let’s go over what toxic masculinity is NOT: toxic masculinity is not having a beer with your friends barbequing/grilling hunting, fishing, or any outdoor activities working on cars having a beard Now, let’s go over what...