Our Approach
Common Problem Areas
How Can We Help?
In-Person
6 Sessions over 12 Weeks
Every other Friday 1:30-3:30
Ages: 22+ who may be struggling with depression and looking for support and guidance
Starting in May
Purpose: Expressing and understanding emotions is essential for mental well-being, yet many men face barriers to open conversations about their struggles. This group offers a supportive space for men experiencing depression to build self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways to manage stress. Through guided discussions and shared experiences, members will explore the impact of societal expectations, emotional triggers, and coping strategies. Topics such as communication, boundaries, and personal growth will help participants navigate challenges with greater confidence. By connecting with others who understand their experiences, members can break down stigma and foster a sense of camaraderie. Each session encourages self-reflection and practical skill-building to promote lasting emotional well-being. No one has to go through this alone—this group provides a space for support, connection, and growth.
Group structure: All group sessions will begin with an open discussion for group members to share thoughts, updates, progress, and/or setbacks about the previous week. Group members are encouraged to share only to the extent that they feel comfortable. Each week a new topic and discussion prompt is presented by the group facilitator, along with an activity. To end the group session members will summarize the week’s topic, discuss goals to work on before the next meeting, and are encouraged to participate in a short mindfulness exercise. Group structure is subject to change based on group members’ needs during sessions.
Schedule:
Week 1: Establishing Safety & Community
Theme: Building Trust & Group Norms
- Goals:
- Set group agreements and expectations
- Activities:
- Get to know you/Icebreaker activity
- Create group rules and expectations as a group
- Understanding depression
- Discussion Prompts:
- What does depression look like for you?
Week 2: Where do I start? Hope and Meaning
- Goals:
- Sharing experiences and understanding personal insights
- Activities:
- Guided meditation
- Sharing of stories
- Life Force Pyramid
- Discussion Prompts:
- What does feeling "stuck" look like?
Week 3: Exploring Anger, Frustration, and Sadness
- Goals:
- Understanding the usefulness of frustration, sadness, and anger
- Activities:
- Explore these parts of ourselves
- Discussion Prompts:
- How can anger and frustration be of use to us?
Week 4: Social Support and Peer Connection
- Goals:
- Building and understanding our connections and community
- Activities:
- Explore community identity
- Understand how new friendships are formed
- Discussion Prompts:
- What does connection look like in your own life?
- When did you feel most connected to others socially?
Week 5: Meaning and Purpose
- Goals:
- Understand what it means to find meaning
- Activities:
- Reflecting on "Man's Search for Meaning"
- Connecting with yourself\
- Define who we are and who we would like to be
- Discussion Prompts:
- Where does the concept of meaning resonate in your own life?
Week 6: Where do we go from here?
- Goals:
- Wrap up the group
- Activities:
- Share final thoughts
- Cover any requested topics
- Discussion Prompts:
- How can skills and topics from this group be used after the group has finished?
- Where do we go from here?
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