Existing men’s groups. These are groups that are already in existence and who are actively seeking additional members. Please notify us of any groups that have disbanded or are no longer seeking new members.
Marin County — Brotherhood
Orientation: A small brotherhood of men where we talk about our lives, do our personal work, support each other and develop deeper connections. We share the responsibility of facilitating the group.
When and where: The brotherhood currently meets on-line every Monday night from 7PM to 9PM. When we resume in person meetings, they will be held in Larkspur.
For more information, please call Matt at (415) 516 5079 or email matt@thepaintersplace.com.
San Francisco
Orientation: For those who learn by doing, join this Men’s Interpersonal Process Group. You will learn about your relationship patterns and change the ones that don’t work, all while offering both support and challenge, where members hold each other accountable. The majority of the men in my groups stay once they join as they continue to get deep connection and value from them. Contact me below for a free phone consult.
When and Where: Group meets in-person weekly on Mondays 7-830pm in San Francisco (Glen Park). Lots of parking and across the street from Bart. Contact: Berne Fitzpatrick PhD at 415-494-9823, berne@bernefitzpatrick.com, http://www.bernefitzpatrick.com
Berkeley
Orientation: For those who learn by doing, join this Men’s Interpersonal Process Group. You will learn about your relationship patterns and change the ones that don’t work, all while offering both support and challenge, where members hold each other accountable. The majority of the men in my groups stay once they join as they continue to get deep connection and value from them. Contact me below for a free phone consult.
When and Where: Groups meets in-person weekly on Thursdays nights in Berkeley (Shattuck & Ashby). Group #1 is 515-715pm Group #2 is 730-9pm. Easy parking and 6-minute walk from Bart. Contact: Berne Fitzpatrick PhD at 415-494-9823, berne@bernefitzpatrick.com, http://www.bernefitzpatrick.com
San Rafael — Men’s Group for Mentors and Elders
Orientation: Generativity and providing guidance and wisdom for younger men is a calling and necessary path for many men in the later stages of their lives. This group is intended to activate and strengthen this particular calling.
“Do not misread the silence in their eyes. They are seeking sunshine from us, immediately.” – Haki R. Madhubuti
Facilitated by Alan Ptashek, MA, CCHT, S.E.P., RMC Associate. Adult, Adolescent, & Relationship Counseling, Men’s Groups & Mixed Gender Groups.
When and Where: We meet 11:30am-1:30pm, weekly on Thursdays in San Rafael. Contact: Alan Ptashek at (415) 924-2865, alanptashek@gmail.com.
San Rafael — Group for Adolescents and Young Men
Orientation: A group for youth, ages 15, late teens into early 20’s. The initiatory fantasies, experiences, hardships and “missteps” of male youth will be understood and honored as the portal through which seasoned, grounded and mature masculinity may begin to emerge.
Facilitated by Alan Ptashek, MA, CCHT, S.E.P., RMC Associate. Adult, Adolescent, & Relationship Counseling, Men’s Groups & Mixed Gender Groups.
When and Where: 12 noon to 1:30pm, two Saturdays a month in San Rafael. Contact: Alan Ptashek at (415) 924-2865, alanptashek@gmail.com.
Marin County — Men’s Purpose Group
Berkeley — Men’s Group
Orientation: For adult men of all ages. We are exploring how men find passion and purpose in their lives, while dealing with loss and grief, relationships and intimacy, creativity and life transitions, and the healing of old wounds. Facilitated by Alan Ptashek, MA, CCHT, S.E.P., RMC Associate. Adult, Adolescent, & Relationship Counseling, Men’s Groups & Mixed Gender Groups.
When and Where: We meet 7-9pm, weekly on Wednesdays in Berkeley. Contact: Alan Ptashek’s Berkeley office at (510) 653-7098, alanptashek@gmail.com.
Marin County — Men’s Group
Orientation: For adult men of all ages. We are exploring how men find passion and purpose in their lives, while dealing with loss and grief, relationships and intimacy, creativity and life transitions, and the healing of old wounds. Facilitated by Alan Ptashek, MA, CCHT, S.E.P., RMC Associate. Adult, Adolescent, & Relationship Counseling, Men’s Groups & Mixed Gender Groups.
When and Where: We meet weekly in San Rafael, Thursdays from 7:00-9:00pm. Contact: Alan Ptashek at (415) 924-2865, alanptashek@gmail.com.
San Francisco
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 Tuesday or Sunday evenings from 7-9pm in San Francisco. Prices range from $35-60 per group depending on monthly income. Contact: Rob Schene MFTi at 415-689-5816 or Jordan Wolfe MFTi at 415-312-0318.
East Bay — East Bay Nation of Men
Orientation: This 12 year old group of 50 men exists to support men, teams (itself an important support tool), families and community. One general meeting a month, with individual team meetings of 4-8 men once a week. Men are encouraged to join a team where the nitty-gritty work of personal support happens.
When and Where: General breakfast meeting (free): Lake Chabot Park, San Leandro, 8-10am, second Saturday of the month, rain or shine. Team meetings once a week, day and time varies by team. Contact: Alan Wick, alanwick@mindspring.com, (510) 654-4564.
Berkeley
Orientation: Ongoing and growing groups under the auspices of Doug von Koss.
When and Where: Weekly and otherwise, in Berkeley. Contact: Doug von Koss website at www.dougvonkoss.com.