Young Men's Group

Every meeting will look a little bit different, and we will always start with a short meditation. If someone is coming in with a big life event or decision they need to make, I want to make sure they have an opportunity to get some support. This could be a death, a divorce, a job change, or a family issue. If there isn’t anything that feels urgent, we will move into the general group format that includes check-ins, focus circles, group exercises, and communication practices. 

Of the 50+ guys that have joined the online format in the last few years, I see that most of the Men are highly successful in their work life while struggling to match that success in their relational life. Most members are husbands and fathers (ages 30-55). Some are divorced or dealing with a separation. Because this is an online group, they join from all over the United States and sometimes abroad. 

My self-development journey began when I attended an adult wilderness therapeutic program as a client in 2007. After that, I knew that I wanted to work in the therapeutic field, so I completed my first coach training in 2009. I moved to Utah to work for an all-male adult wilderness therapeutic program in 2010. I worked for several programs in Utah, New Mexico, and Hawaii for the next 5 years. Most of my time was spent planning outdoor adventures, leading groups, and assisting clients in their transition back into their lives. When I met my wife (an LMFT) 9 years ago, I shifted into marriage counseling. I’ve sought training specifically from Marriage and Family Therapists. Terry Real, Jayson Gaddis, and Ellen Boeder are a few that I have trained and certified with. I’ve also completed intensive group facilitator training through The Relateful Company and WE-Powered. On top of that, I’ve attended workshops, therapy, and coaching as a client to learn and grow myself.

It’s very simple. If you decide to sign up, you will be given the group times and a zoom link to join. The first month is a trial run. If you find value in the group, you can continue as long as you want. Some members have been a part of the group for years. If you attend at least one group and decide the group is not a good fit for you, you can cancel at no cost. If you don't feel like you got the value you were looking for, I will even send you a refund. No strings attached. Just send me an email before the end of your first month. 

If you are dealing with a serious mental health issue or addiction, you need a higher level of care than a men’s group can provide. I don’t want guys to join who are being coaxed into it by their partners, who can’t take in feedback, or who are “too busy” to show up and really be a part of the group. It’s best if you either make these groups a priority while you're a member or look for a different opportunity.

This is a 15-minute call for us to meet and decide if the men's group would be a good fit for you. I will ask you some questions about you, and you're welcome to ask any questions you have about me or the group. There's no pressure to sign up. I want guys to join who feel like it's the right decision for them.

I have several testimonials from Men who’ve expressed that joining the Men’s Group was the first time they had ever felt like they could open up and share everything with a group of people. We’ve supported Men through big life events such as the death of a parent, divorce, job loss, and boundaries with extended family. I’ve also watched Men laugh and cry at the same time when they finally let go of an old belief that wasn’t serving them. We celebrate what’s being accomplished while also challenging members to show up in ways they didn’t think they could. This has looked like men becoming emotionally available partners, having tough conversations that they've been avoiding, figuring out how to manage their work/life balance, processing a past experience, and breaking out of the "Nice Guy" pattern. I have never received a negative report from a member.