Moving Toward Empowerment Classes For Men
Moving Toward Empowerment (MTE) - Class Description
A follow-up course that builds on the Men Helping Men with AM class. This class focuses on the shame that often underlies our angry outbursts, and how to face that shame and move toward building authenticity, while building healthy relationships in our lives. Successfully completing MHMWAM is a prerequisite to registering for this class.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
- MEN who have taken the basic Anger Management for Men class and received a certificate of completion
- MEN who want to continue and deepen the transformation that begins when one starts to manage one’s anger.
- MEN who desire to do deeper work of moving away from an angry life and growing toward an empowered healthy life.
CLASS SUMMARY
- This is a discussion-centered course based on David Decker’s 208-page workbook, “Embracing the Dark Side”
- Review of material from basic Anger Management for Men class (weeks 1-3)
- Shame and Empowerment (weeks 4-8)
- Healthy Relationships (weeks 9-12)
COURSE SYLLABUS
- Week 1
Shame-Rage Connection
Defenses and the Victim Role - Week 2
Self-Talk and its relationship to Shame
Thought Distortions and Unrealistic Core Beliefs - Week 3
Draw a picture of your shame, and present in class - Week 4
What is Empowerment, and what it isn't - Week 5
Traditional vs Assertiveness. Relationship to Self-Talk - Week 6
Assertiveness skills. Effective Communicatio - Week 7
Conflict Resolution - Week 8
Broad Discussion of whole shame and empowerment section - Week 9
Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Myths and Basic Assumptions - Week 10
Key Ingredients in a Healthy Relationship
Different Intimacy forms - Week 11
Broad Discussion of all material covered
Make a Healing Drawing and share with class.
(Or) Write a letter to your “Inner Child”
(Or) Discuss “governing scenes” - Week 12
Broad Discussion of all material covered
(optional) Write a letter to your “Inner Child” and share
(optional) Discuss “governing scenes”
MAIN CLASS OBJECTIVES
- Facing toxic shame
- Building authenticity
- Assertiveness skills
- Developing healthy relationships
- Conflict resolution
- Exiting a shame-based life
- Personal empowerment as the alternative
CLASS STRUCTURE
- Length of Class: One evening per week for 12 consecutive weeks. Each class lasts about two hours.
- Number of Participants: Space is limited to 10 participants with 1 facilitator
REGISTRATION
Take the next step toward accountability and healthier relationships.
- View Class Schedule for dates and times of upcoming classes.
- For more information about the program or to ask specific questions about registering for a class, call the Anger Management Coordinator at 612-229-3102.
- If you’ve completed a class and need follow-up, or support, you can choose to retake the class for a reduced rate. Many guys do this, taking seriously the idea that learning this subject is a life-long practice. This offer is good only for 3 years from the date of the first time a participant took the Moving Toward Empowerment class.
TESTIMONIALS
“I came because I had to. I stayed because it changed my life.”
“I learned how my anger was affecting my kids. That was a wake-up call.”
"I went through the Anger Management program in the Fall of 2012. The material alone is worth the cost of the class. The group was a little larger than I expected (14) but I got a lot of benefit out of participating in the class. I can honestly say it changed my life." ~ Todd
"I was a little worried when I signed up for this class. I didn't want to sit in a classroom with a bunch of angry, pissed off men. By about week 5 or 6, I was actually looking FORWARD to the class! I can't believe how much WE LAUGHED every week! It became the highlight of my week!" ~ Tom
"What a great, welcoming place this is. I've been taking anger management courses here and it's been a delight. Great environment, great education. I recommend this to any Man looking to change their outlook on things." ~ Jo
"Very inviting and helpful staff, have groups for all types of men's topics run by men for men." ~ Rhys
"Changed my life" ~ Charles
"Do something for yourself, for the rest of your life!" ~ Christopher
