| 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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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.
A Chapter We Always Omitted: Homosexuality
Presenter: Christopher Bornhauser
When: June 12 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
Until recently, homosexuality has been a topic that neither Christian churches nor society-at-large would acknowledge or discuss. Consequently, most homosexuals or bisexuals did not disclose their sexual preference. Now the topic is discussed in the military, church synods and the Boy Scouts of America. This evening Christopher Bornhauser will talk about homosexuality, our thoughts and assumptions, our fears and hopes.
Christopher Bornhauser, D.Div., is an ordained Lutheran minister and psychologist from Germany where he served 22 years as the director of a counseling center. In 1999, he and his wife, a native of Minnesota, moved to Cambridge, Minnesota, where, in addition to other responsibilities, he facilitates men's groups.
I Will Be Well
Presenter: Keri Anderson
When: Wed. June 19 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
The educational program, "I Will Be Well", offers you the opportunity to learn more about the warning signs and risk factors associated with stroke. We will also outline the steps you can take to help reduce your stroke risk and how Life Line Screening can play a role in your own personal wellness program.
Life Line Screening has more than 8 years of experience saving lives with the early detection of strokes, aneurysms, peripheral artery disease and osteoporosis. We are the leading mobile health screening service utilizing the state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to perform non-invasive, painless, and extremely accurate tests. Our goal is to create health awareness in your community about potentially serious and disabling diseases that are difficult to detect in routine physicals.
Keri Anderson has her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from St. Cloud State University. Her career experience includes working as a cardiac monitor technician at Abbott Northwestern Hospital; as a pediatric health educator for the American Lung Association and as the communications director for the Brain Injury Association. She has had first hand experience working with stroke victims and their life challenges and has coordinated continuing medical education programs and marketing projects for the International Diabetes Center. She has a vast background and knowledge in community health issues.
Sexual Trauma
Presenter: John Bullough
When: Wed. June 26 7-9 pm
Open to men only
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 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 and NIP Therapy Associates. John is a previous presenter at the Men's Center.
Holiday
No Presentation
When: Wed. July 3 7-9 pm
Men's Health Care Issues
Presenter: Brian Williams
When: Wed. July 10 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
Brian will lead participants in a discussion about the disparities in health care for men in our community, and the need for men to be more attentive to their health care.
Brian Williams is a patient advocate with the Southdale Community Services in Minneapolis.
Living Deliberatively
Presenter: Elleva Joy McDonald
When: Wed. July 17 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
Living Deliberately means you decide for yourself what to believe and, therefore, what you want to experience. When you change your beliefs, you change your life. What are your answers to the big questions of LIfe - Who am I? Where am I going? What is my life purpose? Come, explore, experience, discover YOU!
Elleva Joy is a licensed Avatar Master. She teaches a self empowerment training that presents practical and mystical tools to faciltate your life's journey. She has been a guide on personal and spiritual path for almost 30 years. She had taught yoga, tai chi, movement meditation, A Course in Miracles, The Official Reiki Program. She has been a Trager Body work Practitioner and a hands-on healer. She brings a wealth of experience, wisdom and compassion to her presentation about Living Deliberately.
Vivation - The Skill of Happiness
Presenter: Alexi Kolov & Hank Bruns
When: Wed. July 24 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
This presentation will introduce you to Vivation. Vivation is an internal, breath-based skill that can help you to overcome blocks to success such as lack of self-worth, fear, anger, sadness, self-imposed, family or cultural limitations and others. Vivation uses circular breathing (no pauses between inhale and exhale) to change the way you experience the energy in your body.
Alexi Kalov was born in Siberia, Russia and spent time in the Russian army. He is a an organizer of meetings and symposiums. His goal is to establish a Center for Vivation. He is a professional in self-hypnosis.
Hank Bruns is a longtime member of the Mens' Center. He has been a board member, currently facilitates groups and anger management classes. He is a certified Reiki practitioner.
Making Healthy Sexual Choices I
Presenter: Aaron Stuart & Ron Barnes
When: Wed. July 31 7-9 pm
Open to men and women
This session will focus on making healthy sexual choices that reduce risk factors of getting or passing on HIV or other STDs. The leaders will discuss risk factors, how to spread or prevent getting STDs and how to negotiate condom use.
Aaron Stuart and Ron Barnes are both certified Red Cross HIV/STD instructors and work for The Urban League in HIV/STD education.
Making Healthy Sexual Choices II
Presenter: Aaron Stuart & Ron Barnes
When: Wed. Aug. 4 7-9 pm
Open to men and women.
This session will focus on making healthy sexual choices that reduce risk factors of getting or passing on HIV or other STDs. The leaders will discuss risk factors, how to spread or prevent getting STDs and how to negotiate condom use.
Aaron Stuart and Ron Barnes are both certified Red Cross HIV/STD instructors and work for The Urban League in HIV/STD education.
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