Making Changes for Men is a self-discovery group program designed to enhance mental well-being and foster meaningful lasting change in a man’s life. This program is a partnership between Women’s Centre of York Region and the Canadian Centre for Men and Families.
Making Changes for Men - Reaction To Response, Towards Becoming The Person I Want To Be
This cycle is designed for participants who want to better understand their emotional reactions and behaviours and develop healthier ways to cope with strong emotions.
Participants will explore the connection between emotions, actions, and mental health; increase self-awareness through reflection; explore coping strategies for emotionally challenging situations; and practice mindfulness skills to stay grounded and respond in ways that align with their values.
Through the program, men will:
Find their voice and inner strength.
Gain awareness of behaviours, patterns and emotions.
Identify and practice ways to change thought-action patterns.
Improve relationships with self and others.
Increase resilience in challenging times.
Important Norms and Principles:
Confidentiality
Respectful engagement – Respectful agreement and disagreement
Mindful of one’s airtime & ensure everyone has a chance to speak
Curiosity instead of judgment
Co-engagement & Active Participation
Choice and Autonomy
Speak from your own perspective
Key Topic Emphasized:
Emotional Regulation & Observing Emotions without Reactions
Self-awareness and Self-compassion
Mindfulness & Letting go of what I can’t control
Value-aligned Behaviours & Visualizing Who I want to be
Goal-Setting & Identifying Hooks and Helpers
About the program:
6 sessions, online and weekly.
2 hours per session.
This program is offered free of charge.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
We will offer 2 groups in the fall – You can register to any, depending on your availability.
Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
| DATE | ACTIVITY | AGENDA | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday October 7 | MC Session 1 | Introduction – Impact of emotional reactions | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| Wednesday October 14 | MC Session 2 | Understanding Emotions | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| Wednesday October 21 | MC Session 3 | Mindfulness & Here and Now | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| Wednesday October 28 | MC Session 4 | Navigating Difficult Emotions | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| Wednesday November 4 | MC Session 5 | Visualizing Who I Want to Be | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| Wednesday November 11 | MC Session 6 | Commitment – Helpers & Hooks | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| DATE | ACTIVITY | AGENDA | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday October 20 | MC Session 1 | Introduction – Impact of emotional reactions | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday October 27 | MC Session 2 | Understanding Emotions | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday November 3 | MC Session 3 | Mindfulness & Here and Now | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday November 10 | MC Session 4 | Navigating Difficult Emotions | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday November 17 | MC Session 5 | Visualizing Who I Want to Be | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday November 24 | MC Session 6 | Commitment – Helpers & Hooks | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
PROGRAM CONTACT
Women’s Centre of York Region | info@wcyr.ca | 905-853-9270
Funded by The Regional Municipality of York
