Men's group starts today.. sneak peak on the topics


Hi community
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Men's group starts today. There is one spot remaining.. Here's the initial topics we're going to cover. Combination of somatic practices, discussion and vulnerability to speak about our challenges. Being human is being lost to AI it feels.
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How did we get here, then?​
Past, present messiness and future possibilities. What have we learnt about being men, whose support has shaped us, and what might we want to unlearn?

Feelings. Yes, those things. ​
Anxiety, loneliness, joy and connection. Going beyond “yeah, I’m alright” then acting WIERD. What happens when we’re dysregulated, how does it affect others, and how can we take responsibility for our feelings while asking for support?

Man up?​
Masculinity, the manosphere and the messages we carry, consciously or unconsciously. Where do power, sexism and entitlement show up consciously and unconsciously? What can we do differently?

Who turns up when you do? ​
What parts of us show up regularly, and what parts do we hide? Whether it's the lover, the fixer, the joker, the scared kid, the silent one, the angry one. How do these parts affect ourselves and others, and how can we meet each other with care and accountability?

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Let people in. Keep your front door.
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Boundaries, openness, consent and saying what we actually want. Making room for others’ wants without losing our own, respecting a “no” and recognising that connection is never owed. When are we taking space?

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What kind of men are we becoming? Pattern interruptions
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Identity, role models and making it up as we go. How do our different backgrounds and experiences shape our actions? What do we want to carry forward, what power and responsibilities do we hold, and what might others learn from how we live?

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