The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors "We 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."

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 has changed men's lives.

"The initiation of men is the hope of the world." - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.

Knowing Ourself Through Our Body
Presenter: Jim Amundson
When: Wed, June 17, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women

Drawing on the techniques from a psychotherapy called Pesso-Boyden psychomotor psychotherapy (PBSP) participants will focus on exploring and discovering what their bodies say is needed to be happy and whole. Although we are born knowing this information, often in learning our gender role - how to be a real man or real woman - growing up we learn that it's necessary to suppress the knowledge of PBSP and so we carry this suppressed knowledge in our body. This presentation will be primarily an experiential evening of attempting to access our body's knowledge.

Jim Amundson, PhD., is a licensed psychologist in private practice. He is a certified PBSP therapist and has a lifelong interest in gender issues for both men and women.

No Presentation
When: Wed, June 24, 7:00-9:00 pm

Family Law Clinic
Discussion Leader: Kelly Lorix
When: Wed, July 1, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women

Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:
• Divorce
• Separation
• Paternity
• Property Division
• Custody
• Spousal Maintenance
• Child Support
• Financial Settlements
• Co-habitation

Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men’s Center receive a courtesy discount.

A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed, July 8, 7:00-9:00 pm

The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors “We 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.”
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 has changed men’s lives.

“The initiation of men is the hope of the world.” - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.

Making Anger Your Ally in Intimacy
Presenter: Bob Anderson
When: Wed, July 15, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women

If our aim in intimacy is to be fully present to another, we first have to be fully present to ourselves and that means acknowledging our emotions, all of them, even the scary ones like anger. Not doing so can lead to “stuff-and-blow,” passive aggression or shutting down and withdrawal. Owning our anger can be a bridge to greater intimacy. The key is understanding it and learning to express it constructively. This workshop will help you see where your anger comes from and the other feelings it hides; it will help you think more clearly and express your needs and wants and engage with others in more respectful, non-threatening, non-defensive ways. You don’t have to fear your anger; it can be a means of self-discovery and disclosure leading to deeper trust and mutual understanding.

Bob Anderson is a long-time facilitator of the Men Helping Men with Anger program at the Men’s Center and author of Out of Denial: Piecing Together a Fractured Life.

Managing Sanity and Resilience Through Divorce/Uncoupling
Presenter: Harry Greenberg
When: Wed, July 22, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women

Divorce or leaving a long-term relationship is often a profoundly life-changing event, but everyone experiences the process differently. What is often helpful is an understanding of both the intellectual and emotional contours of the journey.

In this experiential and participant focused workshop, we will explore a variety of factors that play a major role in how one understands, and manages  the divorce process,  reviewing behaviors to avoid and strategies to employ.

Harry Greenberg is an educator, social worker, and social justice activist. He received his masters degree in social work and his teaching license from the University of Minnesota. He is licensed as a graduate social worker in the state of Minnesota. He has been involved in divorce education since 2000 working at both Storefront and Chrysalis. Much of his passion in this topic came about through the lessons learned in his own divorce. His work as an educator and counselor focus on client self-empowerment, user-friendly education, and the use of narrative and solution focused inquiry.

The Importance of Attitude in These Changing Times
Presenter: Lyle Wildes
When: Wed, July 29, 7:00-9:00 pm

Lyle will be talking about the importance of attitude to assimilate, accommodate and acclimate to change.  Change implies a time “between” the way life use to be and the way it is going to become.  The way you process this feeling of “between’ will determine the quality of your life.   It may very well determine the quality of your new life too.

Lyle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Platteville campus - with degrees in Sociology and Philosophy. He taught philosophy at the college level until  he left the academic community to become a business owner.  When the trucking industry was deregulated he left it to become an under ground chemist.  This ultimately caused him to end up with a 22 year prison sentence.  Out of his prison experiences he realized the importance of one’s attitude, thus the title of his talk. 

Family Law Clinic
Discussion Leader: Bob Monson
When: Wed, Aug. 5, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women

Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:
• Divorce
• Separation
• Paternity
• Property Division
• Custody
• Spousal Maintenance
• Child Support
• Financial Settlements
• Co-habitation

Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men’s Center receive a courtesy discount.