by Scott Carter | Oct 9, 2019 | Boundaries, Emotional Intelligence, Men's Issues, Relationships, Self-respect
I really believe that there is not enough discussion in psychology and behavior when it comes to power and the role of power in our lives and in our relationships. We all desire and crave power and control in our lives and sometimes over other people, some just act on...
by Scott Carter | Sep 25, 2019 | Connections, Dating, Emotional Intelligence, Men's Issues, Relationships
The number one thing that I have consistently heard from nice guys over the years has always been in regard to their relationships. I wish I had a dollar for every time that I heard a nice guy say, “I’m the logical one.” I don’t know why so many nice guys, by default,...
by Scott Carter | Jul 9, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Men's Issues, Relationships, Validation
Yes, women shit test us. If I’m really honest though I’ve been guilty of shit testing people too. There’s different types and levels of shit testing but the purpose is usually the same. To help us determine the true nature of other people. People are troublesome....
by Scott Carter | Jun 17, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence, Identity, Men's Issues, Values
Identity. This is a big topic and it’s frankly hard to know where to begin. It’s a word and a concept that stays pretty vague and abstract but an important issue that we, at Orion, are aggressively confronting. Males are lost like ships without a rudder. The currents...
by Scott Carter | Jun 8, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence, Responsibility, Self-respect, Shame, Values
A few years ago I found a picture on the internet of a horse that is tied to a plastic chair and I use it as a visual aid when working with clients because it communicates one thing in stark simplicity. That most things that stop us or limit us are purely mental. The...
by Scott Carter | Jun 4, 2019 | Connections, Emotional Intelligence, Men's Issues, Relationships, Self-respect, Vulnerability
Let’s get this out of the way early. Guys, if you want a happy and successful life, you must say no to bad relationships and walk away from them. Drop them like the bad habits that they truly are. As a therapist, relationship issues often dominate the lives of my...
