Life Directions is hosting Men's Group every Wednesday from September 11 to October 16. Meet your facilitator: Ron Farino is a local outdoorsman who has over 15 years' experience in creating and facilitating Men's Health Supports. Please sign up and come to the session to secure your spot. There is no limit to who or how many people can join – if you are a man living in South Grey who is committed to coming and participating, we want you in group.
This is a gathering for men exploring everyday life. Together we will practice and integrate the principles of:
- Grounding to the Present Moment
- Personal Boundaries
- Self Esteem
- Family of Origin
- Transparent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Developing and Implementing Skills to Manage Work Stressors
Through the practices of grounding, presencing, and co-regulating in body, mind and spirit, we will enhance the development and integration towards self trust and the presence to consciously speak our voice. This awareness and attunement of self creates an internal space for the opportunity to be, become, belong, in the ever changing relational fields of intimacy, community, society and the world.
Together we will create a safe space to practice presencing along with self awareness to allow the healing processes. All group members will sign a confidentiality agreement and rights and responsibilities agreement to ensure respect is at the foundation of every conversation.
Life Directions Employment is also committed to your privacy as group members. Nothing discussed in the group will leave the group, and your identity will be kept private. We have created a few anonymous forms to collect feedback on the sessions and a general question/topic submission for anything members want to discuss with the group but don’t feel comfortable sharing. Ron will bring these to the next group meeting.
Snacks and drinks will also be provided, though if you are not a client of Life Directions Employment, we ask for a donation of any kind (healthy drinks, healthy snacks, a few dollars...) to the group to help cover this cost. In the spirit of making healthier choices, we will be providing healthy/nutritional food and ask that any donations also keep to this theme.
What: Men’s Group with Ron Farino
Where: Flesherton – Grey Highlands Public Library
When: Starting Wednesday Sept 11 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for 6 sessions. The last session will be on Wednesday Oct 16.
To register, please fill out this anonymous form or contact Angela Lessard (Life Directions Employment Career Advisor) at AngelaL@LifeDirections.ca or Ron Farino at RFarino123@Gmail.com. If you are an LDE Job Seeker, please feel free to connect with your Career Advisor to register as well. If you can't find transportation, please contact your career advisor to find a solution and investigate the Grey Transit Bus Route.
"I have been struggling for a while to find employment, and the men’s group has become a place where I can go for healing and to know that I am not alone. The group leader is incredible; his knowledge could help anyone who feels alone in this world. The leader and the other men are very kind and compassionate towards anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, or anything else within those guidelines. Some of us have angry thoughts, but we are a tight-knit group that supports and encourages everyone to share. Through the group, I have learned how to deal with people in my life that I thought I couldn't. I will always sign up for another men’s group, and I encourage anyone to try it and see how it works for them." -Anonymous Member
The blog post was written by Ron Farino and Rose Bishop and the cover image was taken by oh0725 from Pixabay