How Do You Become Both Happy and Successful as a Man?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Mar 15, 2020 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication, Stress & Burnout

Dr. John Schinnerer Executive Summary: A recent study (The Harry’s Masculinity Report, USA) looked at which factors are the most important for wellbeing and happiness for American men. Answers from 5,000 men indicate that happiness is predicated on the following (in...

How Does Man Box Culture Hurt Your Relationships?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Dec 19, 2019 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication

How does being raised in the Man Box Culture impact us as grown men in our relationships? There are a number of possible ways we are affected based on the unspoken rules we learn as boys. These rules are often handed down by the alpha male in our tribes, friends,...

How Does Male Socialization Damage Men’s Relationships?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Oct 15, 2019 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication

Dr. John Schinnerer It was the second half of the varsity high school soccer game. The game was tied 1-1. Play had just been stopped by the referee – injury timeout. I was laying on the ground, writhing in pain after having just been elbowed in the temple by a...

How Do You Empty Your Backpack of Anger?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Aug 14, 2018 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication, Stress & Burnout

I got an email today from a woman whose husband is estranged from their daughter. The daughter is demanding that he take anger management classes before he can see the grandchildren. Here is part of my response… Thank you for sharing your story with me. I know how...

What Are the Best Ways to Reduce Anger? Interview With Dr. John Schinnerer

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Jun 25, 2018 | Anger & Reactivity, Relationships & Communication

Here it is – the worldwide release of the much-anticipated interview of anger management expert, Dr. John Schinnerer, by Paul Averill of the ManBits Podcast. Just click below to listen! And if you need more help with anger, irritability and possibly depression,...

What Are the Joys and Disappointments of Father’s Day?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Jun 18, 2018 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Relationships & Communication

Happy Belated Father’s Day! I know, I’m a day late. But I have to share what happened this Father’s Day. It was brilliant. And know, before I share this with you, that it hasn’t always been this way. In fact, most of my Father’s Days have been downright disappointing....