The aim of Men’s Minds is to improve men’s mental health by developing a network supported and directed by the voices of its members.
Why:
Whilst men’s groups might happen through work or the pub, they don’t always fill the gap of sharing what’s really going on. Men can be surrounded by friends and family and still lack the outlets to share how they truly feel.
Men can put pressure on themselves to sort out things on their own, be strong and not burden those close to them with their thoughts.
But in these confidential groups we are looking to overcome obstacles, listen and offer support because talking with others can be the best way to get the things that you want.
We offer a range of activities so you can jump in at any point, from coffee and a walk, to receiving support for some of your challenges and a deeper sharing circle.
What is the Service:
We host a group that meet regularly to share what’s going on and provide support as peers.
A mix of men from different backgrounds matter to us because that helps us to see new sides to issues we may be facing, so we can grow.
Without interruption each man will share their story in their own way, their achievements and their needs before supporting each other.
Listening to others is important and from their experiences you’ll find tools that will help you navigate your own journeys. You don’t have to speak and you’ll be made to feel welcome until you choose too.
Benefits:
People coming to men’s groups find:
- They can get stuff off their chest, so feel lighter
- They are saving energy and effort because they are getting tools from people who have been where they are now
- They are inspired and energised
- They gain better family and social relationships
- They become better at communication emotionally and asserting their needs
- They find clearer direction with purpose and goals
Topics:
Areas that can be discussed include:
- How you deal with anxiety, depression, and fear?
- How do you manage with your physical self, including aging, injury, and illness?
- How you can expand your emotional tools?
- What’s your journey with addictions?
- What’s your passion and how you find it?
- What can I learn from the relationships in this group?
Details:
- When:
- Men’s Minds: Walk and Talk – Tuesdays 1-2pm
- A chat and some fresh air in a loop around Inwood Park
- Men’s Minds: Tools and Goals – Tuesdays 3-5pm
- Learn skills from your peers to support your mental health
- Men’s Minds: Lunchtime Coffee – Thursdays 1-2pm
- Come meet us in our space, bring food if you like
- Men’s Minds: Support Group – Thursdays 6-8pm
- A deeper chance to share your experiences and needs
- Men’s Minds: Walk and Talk – Tuesdays 1-2pm
- Location:
- Unit 27, Ground Floor, Treaty Centre, 44 High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES
(Brown Doors at the crossing of Douglas and Hanworth Road)
- Unit 27, Ground Floor, Treaty Centre, 44 High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES
Eligibility:
- Men and those who identify as a Man
- Over 18+
- Residents of Hounslow
How to Join:
Sign up now with the below form and start to make a difference to men’s mental health outcomes or email us to join Men’s Minds Groups and sign up for individual activities.
For all enquiries please contact: [email protected]
Check out these great articles on the benefits of attending Men’s Groups:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/09/men-after-metoo-masculinity-fundamentally-toxic
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/mens-groups
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/mens-group-feelings
To join our Men’s Minds Groups please fill in the below form or contact [email protected]:
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