| 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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Clearer Vision
Presenter: Sharol Tyra
When: Wed., Oct 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
What do you want more of in your life? You will find what you are seeking with a clearer vision! Discover how to connect your body, mind, heart and soul to live your fullest life, now. Focus on who you are, what you want, and where you are going! Use your senses to help create your vision. Describe six aspects of WISDOM OF THE BODY: Wisdom, Senses, Heart, Intuition~ Identify and tame self-limiting beliefs, crossed boundaries, and toleration in your relationships.
Sharol Tyra of Life Illumination is a Speaker and Life Coach. In her seminars Sharol offers content with inspirational style, insight and humor. Sharol develops Peak Performers! Her clients testify that she inspires them to be responsible for their impact in life and their happiness that benefits long after the session is over-including seminars at The Men's Center! She was featured on TV and in publications. Visit www.SharolTyra.com
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed. Oct. 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors ÒWe are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one's own issues for the betterment of one's self, one's own family, tribe, nation and race.Ó
We are all familiar with a man's physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow.....) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure adventure has changed men's lives.
"The initiation of men is the hope of the world." - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.
Choosing Healthy Sexual Boundaries
Presenters: Bobby Schauerhamer, Tommy Jones
When: Wed. Oct. 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
This presentation serves as an introduction to a newly renamed support group, Choosing Healthy Sexual Boundaries, that will meet on Saturday mornings from 10:00 am to noon.
Do you have concerns about your sexual behavior? Are you receiving negative feedback about your sexual choices? Worries about excessive, compulsive or obsessive sexual activities? Too much pornography in your life? Too many strip clubs? Ever feel like a sex addict? Feeling uncomfortable about inappropriate fantasies/thoughts/urges? Hurting someone you love? Would you like a safe, non-confrontational, non-judgemental place to talk with other men about healthy sexual boundaries? Check out our presentation.
Bobby Schauerhamer worked for over 20 years as a psychologist, is now a printer and volunteer, and serves on the Men's Center Board. He brings his clinical experience as well as a gay perspective to the presentation/support group. Tommy Jones taught for 26 years in public schools and is now a Program Asst. at a small chemical addiction clinic, and does volunteer work. Both Bobby and Tommy traveled many roads on their journey to find healthy sexual boundaries and would like to help others find and choose their own.
The Quantum Collapse Processª
Presenter: Brian A. Calderon, BA, CMT, CST-D
When: Wed. Oct. 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The Quantum Collapse Processª is a cutting edge workshop for personal growth and development. This individualized workshop will educate the participants about how values and perceptions affect all areas of life. The Quantum Collapse Processª was developed by Dr. John F. Demartini and will be presented and utilized to assist the attendees to transform general life challenges – such as stress, anger, finances, family dynamics, and addictions – into blessings and inspirations.
Course Objectives: After completion of the course, participants will have knowledge of the following:
1.Principles of transformation, self-mastery and personal growth.
2.How to use Dr. John F. Demartini's Quantum Collapse Processª.
Brian Calderon has a combined therapy and teaching experience of over 25 years.
Weight-Management for Men: A Commonsense Approach
Presenter: Jim Lovestar
When: Wed. Nov. 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Few men live without weight and appearance related issues. Jim will cover the research and offer coaching on simple and effective techniques to manage your weight. You will learn basic nutrition, how to make peace with food, and tools to maintain the weight you desire.
Jim Lovestar is the founder and president of the Institute for Men's Health and Well-Being. He has worked with men individually and in groups for over 25 years.
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed. Oct. 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors ÒWe are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one's own issues for the betterment of one's self, one's own family, tribe, nation and race.Ó
We are all familiar with a man's physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow.....) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure adventure has changed men's lives.
"The initiation of men is the hope of the world." - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.
New Developments in Understanding Relationships
Presenter: Jim Duffy
When: Wed. Nov. 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women
There has been a lot of exciting and valuable research published in recent years on the subject of behaviors that help or hinder success in intimate relationships.
From scientific researchers such as John Gorman and Neil Jacobson to psychiatric authors such as Bernard Apellbaum and Ellen Wachtel, these recent results are both immensely practical and profoundly fascinating in what they teach us about human nature. Come and hear a summary presentation of some of the recent research and learn more about how you can study in depth the new developments in understanding of intimate human relationships. This popular presentation is helpful for anyone in a relationship. Please bring a friend. Couples welcome.
Jim Duffy is a writer and freelance researcher in a wide variety of areas of the human studies. He is a humanist, educator and consultant whose popular presentation and many subjects at the The Men's Center have been well received as both interesting and useful as well as often controversial.
No Presentation
When: Wed. Nov 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Men's Rights in Divorce
Presenter: Jim Gerharter
When: Wed. Dec. 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women
Jim will focus this presentation on men's rights and responsibilities in domestic relationships and pre-divorce actions which can help or hinder men in protecting their rights.
Jim Gerharter is a Minneapolis attorney practicing in the Uptown area. He has 21 years experience as a lawyer He is a longtime member of the Men's Center and has made numerous presentations at the center.
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