<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stand Tall Therapy | Stand Tall Empower CIC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand Tall delivers therapy and Stand Tall Empower CIC delivers nature-based Events - both help men build mental fitness, resilience and connection.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/blog-feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:05:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.standtall.org.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Breathing Comes First: Nervous System Regulation for Men's Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breath is the foundation of men's mental health work - nervous system regulation, sleep and recovery, and why I trained as an Oxygen Advantage Instructor.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/breathing-nervous-system-regulation-men</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95f12736df210911ba4a95</guid><category><![CDATA[Grounding & Breathwork]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:37:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_ff3d6c1bca1947a98c1ed69ee3210429~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Extended the Walk when doing walk and talk therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years I watched clients arrive at the moment that mattered most right as we turned back toward the car park. This summer, more of them have asked for something longer - half days, full days, sessions spread across a coastline or a valley. Here’s why the extra time makes room for work an hour never could.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/extended-walk-and-talk-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8cc71bfe6fd82d150a92c2</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:52:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_58a2aba4660f4d76ba06d3b13557f5cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychological Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[A personal reflection on psychological safety, men's mental health, and why one honest voice can make a whole room feel safe enough to speak.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/psychological-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e1ffad791ff6850b56a0f</guid><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Male Suicide Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_46596df6f1e344e682aab476534f6ed0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Many Faces of Men's Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grief in men doesn't only follow a death. Explore the many forms of male grief, why it's so hard to show, and what actually helps you carry it.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/mens-grief-the-many-faces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f87813089c583681f5e3b</guid><category><![CDATA[Grief]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:55:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_7815a7288a8a4868a8444b3cd8602920~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paternal Postnatal Depression: The Signs No One Asks Fathers About]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Around 1 in 10 new fathers experience postnatal depression - yet few are ever asked. Learn the signs, why dads struggle in silence, and where to find support.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/paternal-postnatal-depression-signs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3b0f5ec4b4b7e8f56246b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Fatherhood]]></category><category><![CDATA[Male Suicide Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:10:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbf3cc_4eddff40b9c64cedb5d1411c3519b11d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The One Thing Boys Need - And Why Good Men Keep Holding Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gareth Southgate's BBC documentary on young men got one thing right: boys aren't a problem to fix. Here's the simple support every young man needs - and how to give it.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/the-one-thing-boys-need-and-why-good-men-keep-holding-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a8c23418318a8f7dd93a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Young people]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fatherhood]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:24:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbf3cc_1c3d9839a6ec43e2a70ea2834e260b9c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_674,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteering Builds More Than Communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteering does more than help others - it boosts mental health, builds purpose and connection. And it matters more now than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/mental-health-benefits-of-volunteering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1deb017b6630756eeff982</guid><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:34:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_414256453163795437686b~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accessible -Virtual Support for Men's MENTAL HEALTH]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of your mental health can sometimes feel like trying to catch the wind. It’s elusive, often overlooked, and yet so essential. If you’ve ever felt hesitant about reaching out for help, you’re not alone. Many men find it challenging to open up about their feelings or struggles. But here’s the good news - support is more accessible than ever, especially through virtual channels designed with your needs in mind. Online counselling offers a gentle,...]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/virtual-support-for-men-s-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1566eff3bc0136e51d1942</guid><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:46:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_125ae03e14214214b5ad8cf218c123cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does the Body Really Keep the Score?A Therapist's Response to the 2026 Friston Paper on Trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[A psychotherapist's reflection on the Frontiers paper challenging Bessel van der Kolk - and why both frameworks point to the same truth about trauma recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/body-does-not-keep-the-score-response</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b8bcfdf43effc8ce57d28</guid><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:10:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbf3cc_06d79e0d3b3e4b67baf78a495ba8a7fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_353,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most stress advice fails because it speaks to the mind, not the body. A look at what the nervous system actually needs to settle - and what helps.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/why-you-can-t-think-your-way-out-of-stress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03a8a848aeb3fcb240fe34</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grounding & Breathwork]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:33:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_86ff6535e70843c78979e9116a119deb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stephen40983</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Financial Stress Is a Men's Mental Health Issue Nobody Is Talking About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial pressure does more than strain a man's bank balance - it threatens his identity, dysregulates his nervous system and drives isolation. Therapist Stephen Hall explores why this conversation matters and where healing begins.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/financial-stress-mens-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f91cc9b27e981e27c53b84</guid><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:34:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbf3cc_3ff44454504745438789f052436d6a3a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stephen40983</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Men Don't Reach Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A psychotherapist's reflections from the Every Life Matters Suicide Prevention Conference 2026. Why the question we ask about men in crisis is the wrong one.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/why-men-don-t-reach-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efd510d00855f52b1f0726</guid><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Male Suicide Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:42:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbf3cc_5d9a931313cc4567a7ce03af772bafb1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_375,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stephen40983</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrior Energy Has a Limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a therapist, I reflect on the Camino that didn't go to plan, warrior energy, and what it means to keep going when the path shifts beneath your feet.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/warrior-energy-has-a-limit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8aa034d40087390860a0d</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:16:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbf3cc_b6ee78176c20428eabf5b1276c0593ba~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stephen40983</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Traumatic Growth and Summer: How to Make the Shift from Surviving to Thriving]]></title><description><![CDATA[urviving a hard season takes real strength. But the habits that got you through don't always dissolve when the hard times end. Here's what Post-Traumatic Growth actually looks like - and how to begin moving beyond survival mode.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/post-traumatic-growth-surviving-to-thriving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d140b8f7044e6cf7adbf48</guid><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_23c605a686bb4caf819f424cd37a0ce4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stephen40983</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Men Who Lead Need to Learn to Stop (And What Happens When They Don’t)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Productivity that looks like purpose The most dangerous exhaustion looks a lot like purpose. You’re doing meaningful work; ticking things off and showing up for other people. From the outside - and often from the inside - it looks like thriving. Frequently, in my experience, it’s running on empty. For men who lead businesses, serve communities, or work in the helping professions, this pattern is almost occupational. The work feels important. Stepping back feels like letting people down. 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A grounded look at strength, stigma and early support for men.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/why-men-avoid-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699cc9f89509a0da66f7db37</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_af7a75f6ff174b7ca50cada2d0866a1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stephen40983</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>