The STOPP skill helps you pause before reacting, so you can respond instead of regret. Learn how this simple DBT tool can help you manage emotions, build self-awareness, and improve relationships.

Written by Evan Vukets, RCC , Registered Clinical Counsellor in Abbotsford, BC. I support men in Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley, and online across BC. Learn more about me You can go days without food. Hours without sleep. But only a few minutes without breath. When stress hits, most men don’t notice their breathing. It becomes short, shallow, and tight, especially in the chest and shoulders. Your body is preparing for a threat, even if that threat is an inbox full of emails o

If your body feels constantly tense or “on,” you’re not alone. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a simple tool that helps men release stress, sleep better, and reset. Learn how this proven method, used by engineers, businessmen, veterans and counsellors alike can help you unwind and find calm again.

Thoughts move fast, and not all of them are true. Socratic questioning is a simple tool that helps men slow down, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and see new perspectives. In this post, I share how it works, why it matters for men’s mental health, and how counselling in Abbotsford and online across BC can help.

Many men go through life on autopilot, working hard, providing, pushing forward. But they still feel disconnected inside. Living by your core values can shift that. By choosing 3–5 values and practicing them daily, you build motivation, purpose, and a sense of direction that lasts longer than any achievement.

When anxiety takes over, it can feel impossible to slow down. The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is a simple tool to bring you back into the present. Learn how to use your five senses to calm your mind, manage stress, and feel more in control.

Written by Evan Vukets, RCC , Registered Clinical Counsellor in Abbotsford, BC. I support men in Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley, and...

Learn how the cycle of anxiety works, why avoidance makes it worse, and how counselling in Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley, and online in BC can help you break free.