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MENS ACTION NETWORK |
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Charity No. XR14267 |
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“Supporting and Promoting Male Health and Well-Being” |
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NOTICEBOARD |
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Website designed and maintained by ….Michael Lynch MAN ….last updated 2/1/08 |
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Up coming . |
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LEGACY of a MAN Residentials
“Men who attend groups and gatherings want to find a new image of masculinity and a new meaning for the word man. They are ready to shead their old skins . They arrive at gatherings thinking their sickness of mind body and spirit forces them to face their demons. but really their courage has led them there. The men who come to heal are by and large the healthiest men on the planet. They are strong enough to admit their hurt and say I'm scared but I am here, I will show up and face my pain and in the company of other supportive men many will reveal their fears for , what is some, the first time in their lives. “ John Lee :At My Fathers Wedding quoted in Manhood by Steve Biddulup
MAN have secured funding From AWARDS FOR ALL N.I. to create a very safe space for men to explore what it means to be a man in today's world , how we see and value ourselves as men and the LEGACY that we hope to pass on ,be remembered for when we leave this world behind . Over two weekends in St, Columbs Park House Derry MAN invites you to gather with other men to explore the theme of LEGACY and take the opportunity to access the LEGACY passed to you and the LEGACY you wish to pass on to others. In Residential ONE 7.00pm Fri 25th — 2.00pm Sun 27th January You will explore the LEGACY that has been passed to you by Family , Through Relationships and from Friends Your Community and Culture Influences The Wider World and Media influences Your Educational and Spiritual influences In Residential TWO 7.00pmFri 22nd —2.00pm Sun 24th February
You will be asked to use the awareness gathered from the first residential to access How healthy /unhealthy YOUR LEGACY BEEN What you wish to be known for /pass on/be remembered for ,WANT YOUR LEGACY TO BE Deciding what your VALUE ,PLACE , CONTRIBUTION is to FAMILY ,COMMUNITY , SOCIETY ,the WORLD,
The residentials will be expertly facilitated by individuals who have been involved in men's work for over fifteen years and workshops will consist of a mixture of small and larger groups working on the outlined themes . There will be relaxation time, celebration time ,and the offer to take part in alternative therapies . Throughout the weekends ,in-between weekends and after the weekends have finished participants will have access to a number of designated counselling sessions offered by accredited counsellors or counsellors working towards accreditation in line with BACP or equivalent guidelines . As the residentials have been funded by AWARDS FOR ALL the residentials are FREE and inclusive of accommodation and all meals .
Numbers are strictly limited to 20 and if you would like to book a place contact us as soon as possible as places are allocated on a first contact first booked basis.
Please note as both residentials flow from each other those wishing to take part must be able to attend both residentials at time of booking
Ring MAN for booking form ,travel details or more information . |
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Weight management programme MAN are seeking to offer a total package of a ten week programme giving information on weight management in conjunction with the opportunity to engage in supervised exercise using the amenities at a local leisure centre . Dates to be arranged early New Year .
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Fathering MAN are seeking to offer a awareness programme for fathers or those who play a fathering role to children. The programme based on the work of the Family Caring Trust and will look at How to deal with behaviour you don't like in a child .. How to encouraging your child .. How listening means paying attention to your child...Ways of talking with your child How you might discipline your child and the value of quality time with your child. Dates to be arranged early New Year .
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Self awareness and development programme MAN are seeking to offer a six week programme to explore how it is to be a man today and how through greater self awareness we can make healthier choices that aid our self esteem and development Dates to be arranged early New Year .
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Stress Reduction and Relaxation A six week programme on relaxation and stress reduction techniques Dates to be arranged early New Year . |
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Complementary Therapies MAN aims to offer a number of ongoing complementary therapies as an addition to our existing service provision Dates to be arranged early New Year . |
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New Year Programme We have currently a number of new programmes in development for delivery in the New Year |
