Men’s Group FAQs
What are men’s groups for?
Men have sat in ‘circles’ since the dawn of time. Simply, a men’s group is a group of men that come together regularly to hear and support each other. Over the last 35 years the Mankind Project has developed tools and a structure that allows men to share deeply and to encourage and challenge each other compassionately - all with the intent of helping each other establish and pursue their own life purpose and nurture their emotional wellbeing.
What happens in a men’s group?
This varies, depending on the group, and what you as participants decide you want to do! But generally, the activities are based around:
Hearing each others thoughts and feelings
Exploring not only what you say but also the truth beneath your words;
Others remind you of your commitments so you can hold yourself accountable and keep you moving forward towards your aspirations and goals;
Men being deeply curious about what it is that makes you tick, what you value, what you are most passionate about in your life;
Being encouraged to clarify your vision and provide tools for action and learning that lead you to the life you want.
This is how a ManKind Project men’s group works.
What are the benefits of joining a men’s group?
Here are some of the benefits experienced by those who attend:
A sense of connection with others
A feeling of being less alone
A place to be totally honest about how they are feeling, often for the first time
The liberation of being able to share even their inner-most thoughts
A way to discover what they are feeling, as most of the time we don’t even know
A place to explore our life purpose and direction
A feeling that they are taking responsibility, a sense of empowerment over their lives
Friendship, community and support
Is there any training available if I want to set up my own men’s group?
Yes, we offer a workshop for men who want to learn how to facilitate their own men’s group which is called “Introduction to Men’s Groups” (ITMG).
To find out more about when these are happening, please email us on mensgroups@mankindprojectuki.org.
