| 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.
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:
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The Hidden Moralism of Modern Life
Presenter: Jim Duffy
When: Wed. April 3, 7-9pm
Open to Men and Women
Many of the modern approaches to understanding human problems, from self-help books to professional expertise make claims that they are not moralistic or judgmental. However, there is a hidden moralism that pervades most underlying assumptions of the counsel to most modern guides to finding happiness. This underlying moralism consists in a search for what is invalid rather than valid in all behaviors and norms considered to be problematic. Learn how to perceive beneath the surface in order to recognize this underlying invalidating moralism of modern life.
Jim Duffy is a writer and freelance researcher in wide variety of areas of the human studies. He is a humanist educator and consultant whose popular presentations on many different subjects at the Men's Center have been well received as both interesting and useful as well as sometimes controversial.
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Why Being Right Won't Help
Presenter: Harry Greenberg
When: Wed., April 10, 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women
Have you ever had a difficult conversation and couldn't understand why the person didn't
Then come to a seminar on difficult conversations. Based on the pioneering work of the Harvard Negotiation Project, we'll spend two hours on a experiential, exciting journey exploring the hidden side of conversation where feelings, identity, assumptions and goals all jockey for your loyalty. Explore contributions, discard blaming behaviors and move on to navigating difficult conversations with your integrity and feelings intact.
Harry Greenberg is a trained mediator assigned to Ramsey County Court Services in Minnesota. His work as an external consultant is focussed in the area of organizational development with special emphasis on conflict management systems and anger management programming. Both his paid and volunteer work incorporate his lifelong commitment to the elimination of institutional racism and social and economic justice.
Awakening Intuition
Presenter: Lisa Lillemoen
When: Wed., April 17, 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
TV, the Internet, newspapers, people -- we are drowning in a sea of external information sources, some conflicting or confusing. Perhaps information you need to help you better your life and accomplish your goals may be coming from INSIDE, a voice too small to be heard over the competing din outside. How can you develop this vital internal resource, a tool you need to compete successfully in the 21st Century? This interactive presentation is designed to help you turn up the volume of your intuition.
Lisa Lillemoen is a Kabbalistic and Intuitive Healer, Teacher and Writer. Her dedication to human development, holistic healing and psychology has touched people locally and internationally.
Go To Health
Presenters: Larry Johnson and Elaine Wynne
When: Wed., April 24, 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
If you want to change your health, change the stories you tell yourself from sickness to wellness. Work with some of your own stories of health past, present and future. Set some realistic wellness goals for yourself and look at some practical books and tools you can use to feel better and have more fun than you can stand for the rest of your long life.
Larry Johnson and Elaine Wynne, Key of See Storytellers, have performed and done storytelling workshops with health and environmental themes throughout the U.S. and other parts of the world. They also maintain an internet business with the largest health and beauty provider on the web.
Where Spirituality, Science and Healing Meet
Presenter: Alan Coffman, L.Ac.
When: Wed., May 1, 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women
How does a spiritual perspective aid your healing? How can the findings of modern physics and medical theory be applied practically? This talk focuses on case studies demonstrating the benefits of applying therapeutic quality gemstones to our personal energy system of chakras and meridians to effectively integrate physical and emotional healing.
Alan Coffman is a Licensed Acupuncturist with a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He uses acupuncture, Gemisphere Energy Medicine, and Shiatsu massage in his practice at the Holly House Center for Integrated HealthCare in Saint Paul.
"CL" Class
Presenter: Jim Guswiler
When: Wed., May 8, 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
Tired of all the psychobabble? "Constructive Living", (CL), tells you that your feelings are not controllable so stop trying to control them. Your behavior is controllable. You are responsible for what you do, regardless of how you feel. Awareness of the needs of the present and supports of the past is the key to right behavior. "Doing what needs to be done" is Constructive Living.
Jim Guswiler is a certified Constructive Living Instructor. He provides individual and group instruction programs. Jim is a popular presenter at the Men's Center.
Body Dreaming
Presenter: Ray and Martha Sanbower
When: Wed., May 15, 2002, 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
Body experiences (often referred to as symptoms), are like dreams and have meaning that can be useful for life's unfolding. The workshop will be experiential as we explore together the mysterious language of the body and its enrichment of our life and healing.
Martha Sanbower has more than 20 years of experience teaching and facilitating individual, group, and organizational growth, development, and healing. She holds a diploma in Process Work and a Master's degree in Human Development.
Roy Sanbower has been a Chiropractor for over 20 years, with a passion for helping bodies more fully express the wonders of life's possibilities, through Chiropractic work and teaching.
Why People Do What They Do... and why don't they do what they could do?
Presenter: Sharol Tyra
When: Wed., May 22, 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women
"To expand your awareness and understanding of the many elements that affect your life, your aspirations, your priorities, success and your quality of life. Start making better choices and goals!" © T. Leonard
Sharol Tyra, Personal/Career Coach, Motivational Speaker, and President of Life Illumination guides your potential to light. Sharol coaches people to live their life purpose, develop as leaders, and remove self-limiting beliefs that block true potential. Sharol helps people gain clarity, accomplish goals, and live their best life.
Sharol is advanced trained from the Coaches Training Institute, and CoachVille Coach Training and earned her BS degree graduating Summa Cum Laude from Augsburg. She is a member of several coaching associations. Sharol was featured in a TV news story and several magazines. Sharol offers worldwide coaching and seminars.
Men & HIV; What is Our Responsibility?
Presenter: Jason Little
When: Wed., May 29, 7-9 pm
Open to men
This session will be an overview of looking at HIV issues for sexually active men, both straight and gay. What are our responsibilities to ourselves and our partners?
Jason Little has worked at MAP as a HIV educator since June 2000. He works on the AIDS line and does HIV testing. He comes from New York City.
Depression: Not for Women Only
Presenter: Dr. Ronald Groat
When: Wed., June 5, 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
Depression is a common illness affecting at least 20 million men in America today. Dr. Groat will focus on depression as an illness and how it uniquely affects men. There will be an opportunity for participants to interact with Dr. Groat.
Dr. Groat is a psychiatrist practicing in the Minneapolis area for over 20 years. He is a frequent speaker and educator to the public.
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