Men's Groups
led by Yonce Shelton
These groups have already occured, but there could be more in the future. Be in touch if interested!
Men in Transition
Mondays in 2016: Sept. 26, Oct. 10, 24, 31, and Nov. 14
12:00 - 1:15 pm
Join other men experiencing a significant transition to offer and receive encouragement and support.
Transition is more than change. Transition requires focus on the deeper aspects of change. It’s about exploring the shifts within you that are prompted by shifts around you. It requires trusting how that attention can lead to growth - not just acceptance and coping.
Men and women may experience transition differently. But gender stereotypes and cultural expectations can be unhealthy and inhibit honesty that leads to growth. A group for men allows opportunities to be real with self and others in ways that deepen the journey.
This group allows you to share stories, wrestle with realities, and explore opportunities. It is a space to think out loud about how transition is impacting you and others. The goal is to support and empower men following where transition may lead, helping them pay attention to needs that may be hard to recognize. It is also about nurturing the creativity that can come at these times, and helping you learn more about your truest self.
Examples of transition include (but are not limited to): job loss or change; divorce or separation; family changes (new birth; new phase with kids; older children moving out); retirement; shift in faith or worldview; geographical move.
BLOG: "Welcoming ALL of Transition"
New Fathers
Fridays in 2016: Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28
12:00 - 1:15 pm
Connect with other men figuring out how to dad, and what life is about now.
The dad thing is hard work: physically, emotionally, mentally, and more. Some of what men struggle with is different from what challenges women. Moreover, communication and support with a spouse may not answer all your questions. And sometimes, you just need to connect with other guys who are living a similar experience.
This group is a chance to be with other men learning about fatherhood, family, and juggling new realities. It is a way to swap stories, confirm that you are not "the only one", and find encouragement and support. It is a time to be real about what is on your heart, mind, and spirit.
I am a father still struggling to make sense of it all. I am always seeking the right balance of family, career, health, and self. I have no doubt that every man in this group will offer and receive much. "New father" is not restricted by child age.
Children are welcome! They will teach us too.
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Both groups meet at The Carpenter's House. A suggested donation is appreciated, but not required. Anyone is welcome and there are no requirements or expectations with regard to faith, religion, spirituality, etc. More on our spirituality is HERE.
Men are requested to attend all meetings. A conversation with Yonce is required before attending to ensure space. For more information and to see if a group is right for you, contact Yonce Shelton at yonce@BeingwithBetween.org or 301.761.4166.
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