Online Men's Group

If you're facing challenges with addiction, whether it's behavioral addiction, substance use or other coping mechanisms that have taken hold, this group is for you. It's tough carrying the weight of addiction, whether it's your own struggle, something you're living with daily, or bearing the burden of someone else's fight. You don't have to navigate this alone in silence.

Men sometimes turn to things like unhealthy coping mechanisms or substance abuse to deal with difficulties, pressure, or feelings they keep bottled up. Societal expectations can pressure men to be stoic and self-reliant, which can make it hard to talk about what's really going on inside. This group is important because it addresses these struggles directly.

Coming together in this space offers a safe place to talk openly about what you're going through. It's a network of support where you can find understanding and accountability, helping you confront these specific problems and find healthier ways forward. Here, you can share your experiences and feel less isolated in your struggle.

Common Issues We Explore

• Needing support and accountability to find healthier ways to move forward.
• Feeling isolated and silent in your battle with addiction or unhealthy habits.
• Carrying the weight of someone else's struggle with addiction.
• Seeking a supportive network and accountability to address specific problems.
• Turning to substances to deal with stress, pressure, difficult emotions, or unresolved issues.
• Struggling with substance use or other unhealthy coping mechanisms that have taken hold.

Spirit Animal

The Phoenix perfectly embodies the journey of overcoming addiction and unhealthy coping mechanisms, representing the rebirth and transformation required to find healthier ways forward and rise from the challenges that led to addiction. It signifies the courage to break the cycle and find renewal, a central theme for men struggling with addiction and seeking support and accountability in a safe environment.

This Discussion Group is for men navigating one of the hardest jobs on the planet: raising children in a world where the family you imagined is no longer the family you live in.

Whether you're:

• separated and working through co-parenting challenges,
• sharing custody across two households,
• stepping into a new role as a stepfather, or
• trying to build trust and connection in a blended family,

you are not alone. And this group was created for you.

Family transitions are rarely clean. Emotions are raw. Loyalties are tested. Children can feel torn. And the man in the middle - often you - is expected to hold it all together. Just because you are the “man of the house”!

Family roles are complex, and relationships, including family ones, are common stressors for men. It can be difficult to balance different family roles and the pressure to be present for your family, especially during transitions like separation, or blending two families together. This group provides a space to discuss these dynamics and the challenges involved in raising children when your family structure changes.

Here, you can share your experiences, learn strategies from other men who understand, and find support. Connecting with other men facing similar situations can provide guidance on navigating these challenges and being a better father through it all. It's a place to discuss your role and find strength in shared experiences.

Common Issues We Explore

• Navigating high-conflict co-parenting or court-driven custody.
• Finding your place in a stepfamily that didn't come with a manual.
• Supporting kids who live between two homes (and two stories).
• Building trust with a partner's children while honouring your own.
• Holding steady when your role feels invisible or undercut.
• Blending families across grief, guilt, resentment, and hope.
• Managing your own emotional wellbeing while being present for theirs.
• Letting go of “what should have been” and committing to “what is”.
• Dealing with a woman who has held the Mother/Father role for too long!

Spirit Animal

The Penguin, with its remarkable dedication to shared raising of its young and its ability to navigate challenging, ever-changing environments, embodies the complex and often demanding journey of co-parenting after separation, or blending two families together. It symbolises the unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation, adapting to new family structures, and finding cooperative strategies to ensure the children's well-being. It reflects the spirit of perseverance and mutual support among men facing similar family dynamics.

As men navigate the later stages of life, unique challenges and reflections often arise. This group is for discussing these transitions, which can include questioning life choices made over the years or potentially facing isolation. It's a time of significant change, and it's normal to seek community and support through these periods.

A lack of purpose or meaning is a common stressor for men at various ages, and later life can certainly bring these questions to the forefront. You might find yourself reflecting deeply on your path and needing support from others who understand this stage of life. Feeling disconnected or isolated can weigh heavily.

Joining this group provides community and support specifically for the challenges faced in later life transitions. It offers a space to connect with other men who are also navigating these reflections and changes, helping you find companionship and understanding. Sharing your experiences here can help you feel less alone and more supported.

Common Issues We Explore

• Questioning life choices and overall direction during the later stages of life.
• Experiencing potential isolation or feeling disconnected as you get older.
• Dealing with a lack of purpose or meaning that has arisen in later life.
• Seeking community and support from other men navigating similar transitions.
• Deeply reflecting on your past and needing help to find fulfillment in this stage.
• Facing the unique challenges and reflections that come with later life.

Spirit Animal

The Owl, a symbol of wisdom and deep reflection, mirrors the process of men navigating the later stages of life, questioning choices, and seeking meaning. It signifies the ability to gain insight and clarity during life transitions, moving through potential isolation towards community and continued purpose.

Becoming and being a father is a role filled with immense pressures and joys. This group is a space to discuss the challenges and rewards of being a father in today's world. Balancing this role with other aspects of life is complex, and men often feel pressure to be present for their families while also navigating other responsibilities.

Sometimes men carry a perception that their own fathers weren't present enough for them, creating internal concerns about their capacity to measure up. The definition of being a good father today goes beyond just providing financially or being the disciplinarian. Men need support and guidance on how to navigate these evolving expectations and balance their various roles.

Connecting with other men in this group can provide that support and guidance. It's a place to share the common stressors related to family life and learn from the experiences of other fathers. Here, you can discuss what it means to be a father, find strategies that work, and gain the confidence to be the dad you want to be.

Common Issues We Explore

• Balancing the pressures and responsibilities of being a father in today's world.
• Feeling pressured to be present for your family while managing other demands.
• Dealing with concerns about measuring up as a father, perhaps influenced by your own dad.
• Navigating the evolving expectations of the fatherhood role.
• Seeking support and guidance on common stressors related to family life.
• Wanting to gain confidence and strategies to be the father you aspire to be.

Spirit Animal

The Eagle embodies vision, strength, and unwavering protection, reflecting the pressures and profound responsibilities of fatherhood. It represents the desire to guide and nurture the next generation, seeking support and guidance to navigate evolving expectations and balance roles for a lasting positive impact.

This group is for exploring what gives your life meaning, setting goals, and charting a path forward. A lack of purpose or meaning is a very common stressor for men, leaving them feeling lost or questioning their direction at various life stages. Knowing why you are on the planet and what your life's purpose is can be a challenging question to answer alone.

Self-discovery and awareness are key foundational steps to understanding your core motivations and finding greater fulfillment. Without clarity on your purpose, it can be hard to make intentional decisions aligned with what truly matters. Men are often expected to perform and provide, but this doesn't always align with their internal sense of purpose.

Joining this group helps men define their purpose and set meaningful goals within a supportive environment. The group can provide support, accountability, and encouragement to help you accomplish more in life and build a life aligned with your values and aspirations. It's a space to explore direction and connect with others on a similar journey.

Common Issues We Explore

• Feeling lost or questioning your direction in life.
• Dealing with a lack of purpose or meaning that is causing stress.
• Struggling to define what truly matters or gives your life meaning.
• Wanting to explore your core motivations and find greater fulfillment.
• Seeking support to set meaningful goals and chart a path forward.
• Need for accountability to help accomplish more and build a life aligned with values.

Spirit Animal

The Bison, a powerful and resilient animal that moves with deliberate purpose across vast plains, embodies the quest for meaning, direction, and a defined life path that many men undertake. It symbolises the grounded strength and purposeful forward movement required to clarify core motivations, set meaningful goals, and build a life aligned with one's values and aspirations. It reflects the importance of finding accountability and support within a community of like-minded men on this significant journey of self-discovery.

This group is for exploring what it truly means to be a man today and navigating the often-conflicting traditional and modern expectations. Traditional ideas of masculinity can feel confining, putting pressure on men to be strong, stoic, and self-reliant, and there's often a lack of clear guidance into manhood in our culture today. Men are left wondering how to measure up or questioning if they're "man enough".

The idea of healthy masculinity involves being comfortable with fears and challenges, communicating emotions, and acting from a place of strength, responsibility, and courage, which can sometimes feel lacking. Exploring these ideas in a group setting helps men understand gender roles, redefine what masculinity means for them personally, and break through unwritten and unspoken rules that can be confining.

Being part of a brotherhood in this group fosters healthy masculinity, helping men grow into stronger, more comfortable versions of themselves. It's a space to explore identity, challenge outdated norms, and support each other in embodying a masculinity that is authentic and grounded.

Common Issues We Explore

• Questioning or feeling confined by traditional ideas of what it means to be a man.
• Struggling with the pressure to be strong, stoic, and self-reliant.
• Feeling like you lack clear guidance or positive role models in understanding manhood.
• Dealing with doubts about measuring up or questioning if you're "man enough".
• Exploring how to embody a healthy and authentic masculinity.
• Seeking a brotherhood to challenge outdated norms and grow into a more comfortable self.

Spirit Animal

The Wolf symbolises strength, instinct, and the essential bond of brotherhood, representing the journey of exploring and redefining masculinity within a supportive community. It embodies the call to challenge outdated norms while fostering healthy masculinity through authentic connection and courageously facing fears and doubts about being "man enough".

This group is a space to discuss the challenges and questioning of life's direction that can arise at various ages, particularly during quarter or mid-life transitions. These periods often bring questions about purpose, meaning, and overall direction. It can feel like you're questioning your life choices or experiencing a sense of disconnect.

A lack of purpose or meaning is a very common stressor for men. Navigating these moments of uncertainty alone can be difficult. The pressure to perform and provide, coupled with internal questions about capacity and standards, can weigh heavily.

Joining this group can help you explore your purpose, set goals, and reconnect with others who are also navigating these significant life questions. It provides a community where you can share your reflections and find support during times of transition. Here, you can work towards defining what gives your life meaning and charting a path forward.

Common Issues We Explore

• Questioning your life's direction, purpose, or meaning during a transition period.
• Experiencing a sense of disconnect or questioning past life choices.
• Dealing with the pressure to perform and provide while having internal doubts.
• Navigating a period of uncertainty and transition alone.
• Seeking support to explore your purpose and set new goals for the future.
• Wanting to reconnect with others who are also navigating significant life questions.

Spirit Animal

The Butterfly perfectly embodies the transformation and new beginnings associated with quarter and mid-life crises, where men question purpose and direction and seek significant change. It represents the journey of reconnecting with purpose and charting a new path through periods of uncertainty and self-discovery.

This group is for discussing challenges and working on improving your relationships with partners, family, and friends. Relationship problems are among the most significant stressors for men, whether they are with a spouse, romantic partner, or family members. It's vital to build and maintain healthy, fulfilling connections.

Sometimes men rely solely on their intimate partner to be their "everything" for emotional connection, which can put a huge burden and pressure on that relationship. Men's groups can help counteract this by providing an additional support system. Learning to communicate effectively is key to minimising misunderstandings and building stronger bonds.

This group offers a place to practice communication skills, get support, and improve your relationships by taking pressure off your intimate partner. It provides a safe environment to discuss relationship issues and gain perspective. Developing these skills and having a broader support network helps you show up more powerfully and less needy in your intimate relationships.

Common Issues We Explore

• Struggling with communication in relationships with partners, family, or friends.
• Feeling like you rely too much on your intimate partner for emotional support.
• Facing relationship problems that are causing significant stress.
• Wanting to learn skills to build healthier and more fulfilling connections.
• Seeking a support system outside your primary relationship.
• Dealing with difficulties in making or maintaining close friendships with other men.

Spirit Animal

The Beaver represents building and maintaining strong, healthy connections, mirroring the group's focus on improving relationships with partners, family, and friends. It symbolises the collaborative effort of learning communication skills and fostering mutual support, reducing pressure on intimate partners and building broader, resilient networks.