The Quest Project
Keeping It Real
Today as I began to write I was keenly aware I was sad. What was I sad about? It was exactly 2 years ago today that my father-in-law died, and I was sad. That led me to my inspiration for this blog – grief and grieving. By Definition There are many definitions of grief, the one I…
Read MoreRemember Sandy Hook?
Remember Sandy Hook? Why now you ask do I bring up Sandy Hook? Well as many of you know I am coming to the end of my PhD studies; as a matter of fact I’m finishing my last two courses as I write this. A recent assignment was to discuss the horrible events that took place…
Read MoreWhat Has Happened To Guys?
I was watching the movie “Intern” the other night with Ann Hathaway and Robert De Niro. To be honest I prefer a good science fiction or action movie. Once in a while my wife needs a break so we watch a love story or comedy. I really liked this movie, aside from Ann Hathaway crying…
Read MoreWhen Is Abandonment Good?
The issue of abandonment is high with troubled teenage boys. Naturally, when I come across a title on an article that reads “What It Really Means When a Father Abandons His Children,” I’m going to read it! Gone Husband – Abandonment This Mom was talking about how her husband of eight years said he was…
Read MoreRudyard Kipling’s “If–” – Inspiration for Your Son
A couple of years ago my wife gave me a new briefcase for my birthday. It’s a great briefcase; I think I like it because it looks worn and rugged. She told me it was called “the Kipling bag.” As I was unpacking it and admiring the cool details I noticed tucked in one of…
Read MoreThe Quest Project – An Overview
I’ve talked a lot about The Quest Project®, how it got its start, and some of the issues adolescent boys are dealing with when they come to me. I thought it would be a good idea to give you an overview of the program itself. This Is How It Begins When a parent reaches out for my help, we start by…
Read MoreHow Can My Son Be Depressed?
It seems hard to imagine. Most parents can’t believe their son could possibly be depressed. What in the world does he have to be depressed about? The “Dad Wound” Of the more than 1,800 boys who have gone through my program, the majority were in some stage of depression. How can that be, you ask?
Read MoreSaving Our Sons – Review
I am so excited for a “first review.” I sent the manuscript of Saving Our Sons to a young lady I’ve known for some time. She’s an English major, educator, wife and most importantly a MOM! Here’s what she said about my forthcoming book:
Read MoreMy Son Is So Angry!
We’ve all been raised to believe anger is a bad emotion. We don’t like when someone is angry; and especially when it is coming from our adolescent son. Anger-It’s Real Life I was raised by a very angry father (a rager). The issue for me in my life wasn’t that he was angry, it was…
Read More“Saving Our Sons” – An Update
It’s hard to imagine 2016 is 2 weeks away. It’s certainly been a very busy 2015; I thought I’d take this time to give an update on my book, Saving Our Sons. Saving Our Sons I have been diligently reading and rereading the manuscript before sending it off to copyedit. I believe Saving Our Sons: A Parent’s…
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