3 Pillars of Effective Men’s Groups Dr Shahieda Jansen Clinical Psychologist (HPCSA) Dr. Jansen’s strengths-based, male - friendly approach maximizes the transformative potential of the participant-healers of men’s groups. Whether it is a young man learning to relate to his peers; a hurt teenager facing off with his inner pain, or an aggressive man acquiring non-violent interpersonal skills-the point of departure is to work with the manhood code, not against it. Mobile: +27 82 873 5475 Email: shahieda@madeformen.co.za Web: www.madeformen.co.za https://www.facebook.com/menEQ/ @shahieda_jansen Admission to the group Admission criteria is based on the principle of Self -Transformation Will (STW), not diagnosis. STW can be broken down into 7 capacities: Explicitly wanting and seeking change Humility to own the problem Courage to introspect Interpersonal skills to socialize with others Work ethic or action orientation Submission to the purpose of healing Accountability for all actions Contact Details www.groupsforafrica.co.za Learn through belonging groupsforafrica.co.za

Logistical Information Selection Procedures Men’s Groups Logistical Information Selection Procedures Venue: Integration House 5 Harriers Road, Mowbray, Cape Town Cost: R250 per session per person. Medical aid deductible Time frame: Next group: August – November 2019 Wednesdays 17h00-18h30 1st session 7th August Final session 27 November Total number of sessions: 17 Intake is restricted to 8 participants Applicants are selected on the basis of particular needs that the group was established for, not on diagnosis or labelling Members of the group, commit to: Engage in male-bonding, for collective support of transformation Benefit from constructive feedback Emotional work frequently avoided Purpose The men’s group is a safe space in which participants bond with each other to support emotional growth and positive behavior change. The explicit all-male culture inside a men’s group facilitates behavior change without disruption of the male code. Action oriented - learn through doing Attachment focused - belong & transform Centralize peer-to-peer learning Homework tasks in-between sessions Positive psycho-education Integration with relevant socio-cultural strengths Be a man Do something Don't lose face Topics/themes Team building Bonding through play Moral basis of belonging/rules Introduction to whole self Feeling & expressing emotions Responsible use of anger Health, wholeness, mastery & creativity Giving and receiving positive feedback Review of program: Verbal & written evaluation Termination/Celebration Exclusion Criteria Friends and family are discouraged from participating in the same group process. This group is unable to contain those who: Are in acute crisis; Are in acute abusive situations; Are consumed with self-harm/suicide; Are uncontrollably aggressive; Are in acute substance use withdrawal Course Methodology Learn through belonging groupsforafrica.co.za Learn through belonging groupsforafrica.co.za