106 - Gregory Koufacos - Walking Alongside Emerging Men in the Real World

"I'm very grateful for the wounds that I have acquired in my life. And I see now how those wounds were openings to something greater." ~Gregory Koufacos The patriarchy, amiright?! They're an easy (and rightfully) targeted group. However, there's an entire generation growing up under the influence of our current system. What are we - therapists and society in general - doing to help them heal from the twin scourges of addiction and toxic masculinity?  Gregory Koufacos MA, LCADC, NCRC, founder and CEO of Velocity Mentoring, is the bright light in the dark tunnel, not at the end of it. He and Sarah discuss his work with emerging men and bond over what addiction therapy practitioners can do to better support this community.  So where do we begin? What can we do to advance the healing? Glad you asked!  Primal Method, Greg's soon-to-be-published book, addresses those very same questions. "A big part of the process is teaching men that we cannot take what we want, right?" It's common-sense messaging that's rarely reinforced within the male population.  "I want to immediately start to work with them and mentor them and move alongside life with them, to lead them and to go on a path of victory." Light in the tunnel! Special invitation for you!  Sarah is hosting a complimentary online gathering April 1st, 2020 from 7-8pm CST to support those of us feeling anxious, isolated or overwhelmed by current events. Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/rSPQP896 and share your email to receive an invitation to join. *** Join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WoundedHealr  Leave a review in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-a-wounded-healer/id1356225272 Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places… Website: www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoundedHealr/ https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartTherapy/ Instagram:  @headhearttherapy Twitter: @WoundedHealr @HeadHeart_Chi Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork. For full show notes including resources discussed and our guests' contact information, visit http://www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast.