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A fortnightly group for men to meet and share what's going on in their lives in a safe, respectful and non-clinical space. All conversations are confidential, and the group is supported by local volunteers.
For more information, get in touch at [email protected]
No fee, no commitment, no religion, no politics, no discrimination, no judgment, no advice, no fix, no rescue. Simply a group of men speaking honestly about themselves, and listening to others with respect and empathy.
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The only obstacle - between you and the man you want to be - is the man you had to become, to survive.
When people say 'I'm doing the work', some of them mean they're reading self-help books, or watching motivational videos on YouTube. Of course those things can help, but they aren't the work.
The real work comes when we see all three versions of ourselves, including the man we had to become:
1. The man you are - the raw reality of your current state - your habits, your fears, your limitations, your strengths.
2. The man you want to be - the version of yourself that's disciplined, capable, and fully engaged with life. The one you know exists beneath the excuses.
3. The man you had to become - the survival version. The man you became in response to adverse childhood experiences, teenage confusion, adult setbacks, or just the need to get through life. Some of his traits are useful. Some are holding you back.
Doing the work means dealing with the man you had to become - casting off what no longer serves you; practising what does serve you, and shaping yourself into the man you - and others - prefer.
Key aspects of the work:
· Radical self-honesty - No more dodging the truth. If we're not where we want to be, we have to face the reasons. No more 'yes, but .... ' excuses. We hold ourselves accountable, and we take responsibility.
· Emotional expression - We no longer act the victim of our feelings. Men who do the work learn to recognise their emotions and respond to them wisely, instead of being controlled by them.
· Owning your story - We don't get to rewrite our past, but its hold over us we can loosen. When we do our work we see that although our history shaped us, it needn't define us.
· Taking uncomfortable action - Reflection without action is self-delusion. Nothing changes unless we dig deep, and do something.
We invite you to try the Men's Group at 6pm until 8pm on Thursdays - every fortnight at the NEA
No fee, no commitment, no religion, no politics, no discrimination, no judgment, no advice, no fix, no rescue.
Simply a group of men sitting in a circle, speaking honestly about themselves, and listening to others with respect and empathy.
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