Without an active father to guide a boy into the world of men, he feels lost, isolated, inadequate, and experiences other consequences that make it difficult to feel he has a place in the world. While women have an important function in the initiation of boys into masculinity, only other males can give the validation and acceptance that enable one to feel like a man. A men's group can fulfill this role. Rage Rage seems to be more permissible in a men's group than a mixed group, particularly rage at women. In general, most people fear strong feelings, especially anger.
People have few models for expressing anger in healthy ways.
Sexuality Talking about a variety of sexual issues seems more permissible in an all men's group. Some examples of such issues are the details of one's abuse, sexual acting out, sexual experiences, and requests for information. Giving permission to be vulnerable. Learning to appropriately release anger and use power. Identifying healthy role models.