The Center for Men's Excellence

02/28/2026

As the seasons change, our moods don’t always shift as smoothly as the weather.
If something feels off it’s worth paying attention to.

You don’t need a label or a crisis to seek therapy.
Sometimes support is about understanding what your mind is asking for during a period of change.

02/23/2026

In-Person **THIS SATURDAY! Feb 28th 9 am -Noon**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/expectant-dads-class-in-person-register-now-900-am-noon-pst-tickets-1981388708966

Expectant fathers enjoy an informal, hands-on class that provides practical information and a real boost of confidence about handling the baby's impending arrival.

Participants connect with other expectant dads, and also have the opportunity to talk with a “veteran dad” who has been through the class and brings his infant with him to the class. Dads-to-be get to hear directly from the new dad about his experience and practice diapering, swaddling, soothing, and burping the baby.

02/21/2026

Postpartum depression isn’t just a mothers’ issue. Dads experience it too.

A recent article in New Scientist highlights how common postpartum depression is among fathers and how it can be identified and treated. Insights from our very own Dr. Daniel Singley bring much-needed visibility to fathers’ mental health during the transition to parenthood.

Check it out here!
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514484-postpartum-depression-in-dads-is-common-we-can-now-spot-and-treat-it/

02/17/2026

Just like the athletes at the Winter Olympic Games, real strength isn’t about sprinting nonstop, it’s about pacing yourself, knowing when to rest, and building resilience over time. For men, taking care of mental health means training for the long game, not pushing through pain alone.

02/14/2026

Love starts with honesty. Being a good partner means understanding your own emotions, patterns, and limits so you can show up with clarity and care. For a lot of men, that kind of self-awareness wasn’t taught, it was expected to just click. Therapy can be a space to build it, not because something is wrong, but because relationships deserve intention.

This Valentine’s Day, consider that doing the inner work is an act of love.

02/13/2026

Isolation is dangerous to physical and mental health. It can be hard to know who to trust, but it is possible to learn how to identify the right people to confide in!

Social isolation is a common feature of depression in men. Supporting a guy that is withdrawing can give him the help he needs to fight back.

02/13/2026

Expectant fathers enjoy an informal, hands-on class that provides practical information and a real boost of confidence about handling the baby's impending arrival.

Participants connect with other expectant dads, and also have the opportunity to talk with a “veteran dad” who has been through the class and brings his infant with him to the class. Dads-to-be get to hear directly from the new dad about his experience and practice diapering, swaddling, soothing, and burping the baby.

02/03/2026

February is a time for connection and love, but meaningful partnership requires more than chemistry. Therapy offers men a space to grow emotionally, address stress, and build healthier connections with themselves and the people they care about most.

02/01/2026

In this episode of the Being Well Podcast, Forrest and Dr. Rick unpack how mental health advice online can become oversimplified in the attention economy. They discuss why nuance matters and how online information can be helpful when combined with guidance from qualified mental health professionals.

Check out the episode here: https://rickhanson.com/being-well-podcast-the-attention-economy-how-self-help-drifts-away-from-science/?vgo_ee=zrl8vduzm3dvJqTNwHe0hNsU1VVGxbQZtvW98Qa3rJ5tWj2i%3AgS6IemmoA%2FIZDx9%2FEuJxa8uktXGuWivo

01/30/2026

Self-care looks different for everyone.

For some men, it’s movement, music, time alone, or getting outdoors. For others, it’s finally talking about what they’ve been carrying.

However you escape stress today, make sure it’s actually helping you heal.