Research suggests that men prefer problem-focused methods of handling stressful experiences (Endler & Parker, 1990; Matud, 2004). What this translates to, is that men handle difficult situations in ways which may not necessarily include any direct reflections of their own … Read more
5 ways to help my man open up
Sometimes some partners feel like it can be difficult to discuss certain issues with their male partner. Below are some tips to help communicate with one’s partner:
- Help to create a safe environment
- It is very important to create an
This is Willingness!
Imagine a place where you can feel peaceful, have the opportunity to listen to different professionals and learn new things relevant to psychology and come up with new ideas for a different kind of project. Yes, it is Willingness!
First … Read more
Internship experience
As I prepare to return home from this internship, I begin to reflect on all the things that I have learnt while I have been here. For me coming here was a big step. I wasn’t sure of I should … Read more
My experience at Willingness
Where should I begin…
First of all, I would like to say that I am very grateful to have taken part in this interesting and multidisciplinary internship that Willingness team has provided me with. It has taught me a lot. … Read more
My experience at Willingness as an intern
Throughout my university years, I received this constant advise from people: Enjoy your years because right now is the peak of your life and everything gets more and more exhausting once you start working. People would keep complaining about how … Read more
Remembering my mum during Pink October
Pink October is important for raising breast awareness and encouraging men and women to regularly check their breasts for any changes and abnormalities. During this month many activities are organised to try to achieve this aim. Schools and work places … Read more
The men who don’t cry
If you had to ask people about men’s emotions the general reply would be that men tend to be cold and do not show emotions. Marianne LaFrance (2015) conducted a study in which the same facial expression on a male … Read more
The Tragedy of Settling for Less
To settle for less means to accept things in life which are of low quality, of low value and to give your minimal performance. It implies that one is not capable of achieving the full potential of one’s skills and … Read more
What does depression look like in a man?
Women are diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) more than men; however this may reflect a difference between the manifestation of MDD throughout the genders (Martin, Neighbors, Griffith, 2013; Call & Shafer, 2018). Depression is thought to be a disorder … Read more