Orientation: This journey will take place in
the glorious wilderness of Austin Creek State park, just outside of
Guerneville. We will descend into a rich and verdant land where deer,
turkeys, wild pigs, coyotes, and mountain lions make their home. The
weekend offers an exquisite blend of vision quest, group process, fun
competition, hiking, and music circles designed to allow us to feel and
express our natural rhythm.
When and Where: Weekend retreats scheduled throughout
the year. The cost for the weekend
(includes camp site and activities): $50. To reserve your space,
send a check for $50 made out to "Sahar," to 164 Florence Ave,.
Sebastopol, 95472. Number of attendees: a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 8
men. This is a sober event. Contact: Sahar Pinkham CHT by calling
(707) 824-1796 or emailing sahar@sonic.net
Orientation: This window in a male's life between childhood and manhood can, to him, seem like an eternity. He now hears the voices of opinion and self-determination within him. His quest deepens for a greater sense of identity. He looks upon the world and hears the inner stirrings of 'what is my voice in all of this?" In this series of 6 evenings of 2 1/2 hours each opportunities to address areas of life rarely explored by them will be offered. From physical challenges and "trust" games to group topics to one-on-one exploration of specific aspects of their humanity. Issues of: Competition: what is healthy/unhealthy? How can we experience mutual support? Isolation: what beliefs and behaviors sabotage my desire for connection? What to do? Vision and purpose: how do I determine which inner voices are truest to me? Intimacy: develop communication skills allowing for greater understanding and sharing.
When and Where: Series of 6 evenings, 2 1/2 hours each. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings from 7 to 9:30pm, in-town Sebastopol. Please contact me with your 2 preferred times. Courses starting throughout the year. Contact: Sahar Pinkham CHT. (707) 824-1796. The cost is $100. [04/06]
Orientation: Do you yearn for the support and
connection that men can share? This series is designed
to assist participants in; Identifying behaviors that
can sabotage relationships; Expressing our truth in a way that promotes
better communication; Developing greater awareness of our unique gifts
and beauty.
When and Where: This 8 week series will be held in-town Sebastopol. Courses start throughout the year. Cost is $150. Contact: Sahar Pinkham, CHT, has facilitated support groups for 29 years and has been in practice as a hypnotherapist, counselor, and reiki practitioner for 20 years while also teaching hand drumming as a tool for well-being. Please call (707) 824-1796 or email sahar@sonic.net for more information.
Orientation: This is a co-facilitated psychotherapy group that is focused on depth-oriented relational work involving issues of intimacy, empowerment, and creating a healthy sense of masculine identity. We provide members with the space for deep bonding, and the opportunity to co-create a uniquely nourishing experience of group culture. In looking around us it seems so clear that there is such a tremendous need for the type of healing and connection which this type of group offers to men, and we are running the group at affordable, sliding-scale rates in hopes of making it accessible to all those who are sincere about their desire to grow and to heal. There will be up to 10 members in the group.
When and Where: Group meets weekly on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm in the Upper Fillmore/Lower Pacific Heights in San Francisco. Prices range from $35-60 per group depending on monthly income. Contact: Rob Schene MFTi at 415-263-0691 or Jordan Wolfe MFT trainee at 415-776-3109.
Orientation: Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to lift a hand or use demeaning words to be abusive/violent/disrespectful to your loved ones and vice versa.. Abusive behavior causes a loss of respect, trust and consequently the nurturing love and intimacy that we all need and want. Come learn how to recognize and end all forms of abuse in your life. You'll be amazed at the impact it will have on everything you think, feel, say and do.
When and Where: To meet in Sebastopol every other Wednesday night, 7:30pm to 9:30pm starting in June. Contact: J. Ashi Olshan, former facilitator of the Marin Abused Women's Services Men's Program, Manalive. Email: ashi@jeffreeo.com [05/06]
Orientation: Men experience success in their lives when they are powerful, present, and clear. Conscious presence makes a man accomplished, attractive, and trustworthy. The world responds openly to clear masculine presence. Masculinity is deepened through compassionate feedback and challenge of men. This group provides the necessary structure to make decisions, stay on task and overcome obstacles.
When and Where: Bi-weekly meetings in San Rafael, Mondays 6:30-9:00pm. 12 week commitment. New monthly 2nd Saturday group forming call for details. Contact: Richard Platt, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Professional Coach. For over 15 years Richard has facilitated personal transformation. He founded Passion & Purpose, a practice dedicated to creating conscious partnerships. Richard guides clients to individuate and develop personal power while creating intimacy. Call 415-760-8541 or visit www.passionpurpose.org/men.html.
Orientation: Open to all men who have a fathering/mentoring relationship with children in their lives, either biological, step or friendship. Raising a son or daughter in these times is an awesome undertaking and a huge opportunity. As fathers/mentors we live with important questions about our roles. How am I guiding this child? What is a mentor? What am I passing on to my son/daughter/ friend that I am aware of? What am I passing on that I am unaware of. In the company of other men, we will explore these and other questions. We will brew a collective alchemy from which to draw strength and inspiration. By speaking our truth and going deeply, we will support and learn from each other.
When and Where: Once a week, weekday evenings in Sebastopol.
Contact: Russell Sutter's office at 707-547-3737
The Redwood Men's Center provides this list at no cost as a resource for men in Northern California. In order to find a good match, you will need to take some time and effort to investigate those groups that interest you.
You are solely responsible for whatever experiences you may go through as a result of connections made through this list, and we can make no representations as to the accuracy of any listing or suitability of any group or its members to your specific needs.
We update this list as information is passed to us, so if a group is no longer accepting members, please let us know.