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Personal Growth

Weekly and monthly small group meetings offer an opportunity for men to reflect our lives and experiences. We overcome the taboo against sharing our feelings with each other about issues such as relationships, commitment, sexism, anger, competition, male role models, fatherhood and so on. We explore the various ways men have been conditioned to deny our feelings, to be competitive, to feel compelled to live up to the stereotypes associated with being "a real man." Because men hide common feelings of weakness, fear, and inadequacy, we are burdened with inner doubt and powerlessness. And if we could communicate these feelings in a healthy way, and learn about how we use or misuse power then we would not resort to controlling behaviors and violence.

"Man's inherent nature is to be curious, gentle, intimate, responsible, enthusiastic, sensual, tolerant, courageous, honest, vulnerable, affectionate, proud, spiritual, committed, wild, nurturing, peaceful, helpful, intense, compassionate, happy, and to fully and safely express all emotions. "Man's inherent nature is to be curious, gentle, intimate, responsible, enthusiastic, sensual, tolerant, courageous, honest, vulnerable, affectionate, proud, spiritual, committed, wild, nurturing, peaceful, helpful, intense, compassionate, happy, and to fully and safely express all emotions.
When will we stop training him to be otherwise?"- Gordon Clay

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This page contains issues and reflections on personal growth for men exploring issues of change and responsibility. What are the real doubts, concerns and hopes of men. Under revision, pun intended, so check in again...

Nova Scotia Men Gather

bulletKing, Warrior, Magician, Lover Theme Weekends
bulletSolstice and Equinox Gatherings at the Farm
bulletReflection Groups

For Men Who Want to End Their Abusive Behaviour

bulletWhat Every Man Can Do to End Violence
bulletRead about Menstuff

For Men Who are Victims of Family Violence

bulletNational Organization for Male Sexual Victimization
bulletStories of Men Abused by Women

Ending Relationships

bulletWhen a Man Faces Grief

Exploring Self

bulletThe Emotional Man

Gender Issues

bulletResponse to the Mars and Venus Thing

Health Topics

bulletCentre for Advancement of Men's Health

Positive Parenting

bulletToday's Parent

Other

bulletPoetry
bulletPrint Resources 
bulletVarious Writings

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