Men have a unique challenge in this country at this time. We have been given so much, and it has made us emotionally weak. At the same time, we receive pressure and resentment from gender identity groups who have not materially benefited from patriarchy like us. We need to feel our pain and acknowledge and own our shortcomings and ignorance. We need to ask for support, and we need to find our true backbone in the integrity of our hearts.

It is tremendously helpful to do this work together. As men, we share the distinct identity experience of gender in this life. We can relate to each other. We can hear each other, share with each other, hold each other in softness, and hold each other in the strength accountability. The world truly needs men who are emotionally intelligent, stable in body and mind, and joyful in spirit.

If only the men in this world shifted their consciousness for the better, I believe there would be exponential healing.

What this group involves:

• Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques to support mental and emotional stability and openness

• Active Listening and Open Sharing to develop communication and relational skills

• Contemplative Conversation Prompts to inquire into one’s experience and build a connection with one’s innate direction and wisdom

• Creative Self-Expression using body, voice, or writing to help connect to emotional and feminine aspects of our being

• Simple Movement and Breathing exercises to enhance concentration and help energy flow through body and mind

• Community and Connection so this work lasts and spreads for the benefit of our families, neighborhoods, and society at large

Facilitators:

Nate Jones (weekly)

I started facilitating men's groups in June 2024 and was surprised by the impact it had on me. Being able to arrive, sit, and be honest with other men offered tremendous support, compassion, and camaraderie. There is a huge aspect of experience that we can relate to as men, and being able to share about that experience without fear of being judged or misunderstood is something we need right now. We need to hold space for each other, compassionately point out our blind spots, and deepen our capacity to feel and lead from the heart.

James Sims (bi-weekly)

I specialize in contemplative counseling centered toward self-compassion. I believe that self-compassion is especially important for men, as we have often been taught by society at an early age to be ashamed of expressing emotions. What would the world be like if we learned to be our highest, most emotionally attuned selves? The healing that we allow into our hearts thus has an effect on the world around us. This is a term known as Mutual Recovery. In this token, I too am healing as I facilitate therapy. I am excited for us to accompany each other on the path to healthy masculinity, as well as healthy acceptance and expression of our emotions.

Jeremy Vera (bi-weekly)

I have studied, engaged in, and practiced men’s work from the perspectives of Jungian, archetypal, and mythological psychology for the past 7 years. It is a personal passion and mission of mine to use this knowledge to walk with other men as we all strive for wholeness, embodiment, intentionality, purpose, and consciousness in community.

Investment

This is an open, donation-based group. Come as you are and give your presence. It is greatly appreciated it you are able to give a monetary donation. The suggested donation range is $1-40.

• Cash or Check

• Zelle (ask in-person)

Ways to Donate