Presentations - August / September 2000
| The Men's Center Board appreciates the volunteer presenters who return from time to time and welcome first timers. Their presentations add a new dimension to our weekly Wednesday night gatherings. Presenters new to the Men's Center are: Chris Tenneson and Bob Anderson. Returning to continue their support are: Martha & Roy Sanbower, Jim Guswiler, Herb Jaehne, Dave Mueller, Steve Press, John Bullough.
Please take time to read the descriptions and plan to attend if they stimulate your interest. Bring a friend to share the experience and acquaint him/her with the Men's Center. Each presentation is intended to promote personal growth, stimulate your interest in a topic, and to give you an opportunity to interact with other attendees. We are always looking for new presenters and topics. Please call Randy at The Men's Center, 612-822-5892 with your ideas and names. We appreciate your help. |
Presentations are the sole responsibility of the presenter(s). The Men's Center does not endorse, takes no specific position, nor does it hold any opinion on the presentations, or of any information imparted, or of the presenter(s) themselves.
The Men's Center is a RESOURCE for the community, a clearing house for information of all kinds, agreeable or not, to one's beliefs. Listen, participate and make your own decisions. All groups meet at TMC, 3249 Hennepin Ave. So, Suite 55, unless otherwise noted. These low cost presentations are shown in the Calendar of Events and a more extensive description follows. No pre-registration is needed; entrance fees collected at the door are:
Note: All events are for men only unless otherwise stated. |
August / September 2000
Wrestling with Addiction Demons
Presenter: Martha & Roy Sanbower
Wednesday, August 2, 7 - 9 pm
Open to Men & Women
From regularly finding ourselves glued to the T.V. or overeating to active substance abuses most of us have at least some addictive tendencies. What is it that is so captivating about these experiences ? Is there something potentially transformational in our addictions? How can awareness of our body’s feelings be useful in working with our addictions and addictive tendencies?
Through discussion and experiential work we will explore our addictive processes and attempt to answer these questions.
Roy Sanbower, D.C. is a chiropractor and Martha Sanbower, M.A., D.P.W. is a psychotherapist and certified process worker. They have been practicing in Minneapolis for over 20 years.
No Presentation
Wednesday, August 9,
Introduction to Men Helping Men With Anger
Presenter: Herb Jaehne
Wednesday, August 16, 7 - 9 pm
Open to Men & Women
With stories in the newspaper almost daily about violence in families, the workplace and the community, it is vital that men individually and collectively seek better alternatives to anger expressed as violence. This presentation will give an overview of the needs of those who believe that their verbal anger is out-of-control as well as those who want to communicate better to avoid the misunderstandings which can lead to violent anger. We specifically seek to serve men who are either verbally abusive or who tend to stuff their anger and could become physically violent-not those who currently are physically violent.
Herb Jaehne is the Coordinator of the Men’s Center Men Helping Men with Anger program. He has served as a Men’s Center Board member and past part-time director of the Men’s Center.
Constructive Living
Presenter: Jim Guswiler
Wednesday, August 23, 7-9 pm and
Wednesday September 6, 7-9 pm
Open to Men & Women
“Trying to subdue a wave by striking it only results in a thousand waves.” Trying to control our emotions is as hopeless as trying to demolish a wave with a single hammer blow. Constructive Living is a common-sense approach to handling the ups and downs of everyday life. It explores what is controllable and what is uncontrollable in our lives and directs us to put our efforts on the controllable parts. “Doing what needs to be done” is what Constructive Living is all about.
Jim Guswiler is a certified Constructive Living Instructor. He provides individual and group education programs.
The Art Of Togetherness
Presenter: David Mueller
Wednesday, August 30, 7 - 9 pm
Open to Men & Women
In our culture, frequently intimacy is viewed exclusively in terms of sexual activity. Yet, our spiritual, emotional, and physical desires for giving and receiving intimacy invite us to be creative in a much wider variety of experiences. This learning adventure will focus on renewing our ability to get in touch with ourselves and our partner in a simple, nurturing fashion. We will play with the interaction of energy and relaxation as we explore safe ways to express sincere playfulness and effortlessly be together.
This experience is designed for couples of all varieties. You need only bring an open heart, someone you feel comfortable sitting close to and a blanket or exercise mat for your comfort.
David Mueller actively supports people exploring the art of living through personal and professional life/wellness coaching, massage therapy/bodywork, workshops and therapeutic entertainment as well as offering a free e-mail wellness newsletter, AwareNet. E-mail: dreamcoach@earthlink.net Website: home.earthlink.net/~davidmueller
Constructive Living
Presenter: Jim Guswiler
Wednesday September 6, 7-9 pm
Open to Men & Women
“Trying to subdue a wave by striking it only results in a thousand waves.” Trying to control our emotions is as hopeless as trying to demolish a wave with a single hammer blow. Constructive Living is a common-sense approach to handling the ups and downs of everyday life. It explores what is controllable and what is uncontrollable in our lives and directs us to put our efforts on the controllable parts. “Doing what needs to be done” is what Constructive Living is all about.
Jim Guswiler is a certified Constructive Living Instructor. He provides individual and group education programs.
Special Financial Meeting
Presenter: Finance Committee
Wednesday, September 13, 7-9 pm
Open to Men & Women
It is time to explore Property Ownership/Management. Seed money exists for TMC to seriously look at purchasing our own facility. Any interested parties are welcome to join the discussion on this challenging question.
Sexual Trauma
Presenter: John Bullough
Wednesday September 20, 7-9 pm.
Open to Men
Sexual Trauma, from a single incident to ongoing abuse, affects a man’s life in many different areas: from self-esteem, sexual behavior and work performance, to impairment in establishing and maintaining intimate relationships. This workshop is designed to be interactive in discussing the impact that sexual trauma has had on your (or a partner’s) life. We will also talk about strategies to aid in the healing process.
John Bullough, LICSW, is a psychotherapist at the Neighborhood Involvement Program specializing in sexual trauma recovery. He practices in two NIP programs: the Rape & Sexual Assault Center and NIP Therapy Associates. John is a previous presenter at the Men’s Center.
Maintenance, Support and Custody Litigation: Why no one seems to be happy.
Presenter: Steve Press
Wednesday September 20, 7-9 pm
Open to Men Only
Steve will lead a discussion about the legal and practical aspects of divorce. He will also address the areas of spousal maintenance, child support and child custody.
Minneapolis attorney Steven M. Press has been in private practice for over 11 years and has experience with a variety of family-law matters.
Anger and Intimacy -- A Male Perspective
Presenter: Bob Anderson
Wednesday October 4, 7-9 pm
Open to Men Only
Anger can be a barrier or a bridge to intimacy. How can we own it and express it in ways that deepen rather than damage relationships? This presentation builds on the Men’s Center’s Anger Management program and looks at a positive definition of anger, harmful distortions of it, and connections with shame and intimacy-from a male perspective. Lecture, discussion and sharing of experiences will be supplemented by group activities designed to heighten awareness, facilitate healing and develop helpful assertiveness and communication skills. This is an excellent introduction or review of some key concepts found in the Men Helping Men with Anger program.
Bob Anderson is a writer, former teacher and veteran facilitator with the Men’s Center’s Anger Management program.