Men's Support Groups

Men's groups provide a powerful space for men to develop relational skills, process emotions, and grow through peer support and accountability.

How Men's Groups Work:

• Meet once a month with about six men who respect each other
• Each member silently writes down what's top of mind on post-it notes
• Those with the most pressing issues take turns sharing
• Others provide feedback and hold each other accountable
• Creates a safe space for men to express anger, sadness, and shame

Benefits:

• Potentially more effective than therapy for men (especially since most therapists are female)
• Creates a "council of peers" who can truly relate to each other's experiences
• Helps process shame in a supportive environment
• Takes focus off self-centered problems by helping others
• Provides perspective from others who have faced similar challenges
• Normalizes difficult experiences (like job loss or other setbacks)

Implementation:

• Find a few respected male friends
• Commit to meeting monthly
• Create a safe space for vulnerable discussions
• Support each other in achieving personal goals
• Not complicated to start but yields significant growth

Impact:

• Logan has witnessed significant growth in her husband and other men in his group
• Helps men process emotions they typically hold inside
• Provides relief even when not directly addressing one's own problems
• Transforms shame-inducing experiences into manageable parts of life