Each member is encouraged to develop his facilitation and active-listening skills, and be willing to give and receive feedback. While participation can complement individual therapy, these are support groups, not therapy substitutes. All members are expected to give group a high priority. Our groups provide a place where you can be safe to share feelings and viewpoints lessen isolation build friendships speak openly and honestly Group Formation Process 1. Ads are placed in the local newspapers and in other community media.
Men respond by calling our intake line and leaving a message.
A trained volunteer screener returns calls. Screeners assess suitability of each prospect for participation in a group. We encourage diversity in membership. We attempt to meet each prospective member's needs through the group. If this is not appropriate, a referral is made to a professional psychotherapist or another community resource.