Orientation: A three times monthly, facilitated on-going Men's Group. The intention is to process and support our deeper feelings and thoughts in a way that helps us gain greater insight, understanding and maturity in ourselves and with each other. Telos is from the Greek word "teleology", which refers to how there is something in us that as already complete that strives to become known, much like how a carver will bring out an existing image that is seen as bound within a block of stone. Telos work is to celebrate our gifts, our uniqueness and to support each other in bringing this out more into our lives.
When and Where: The group meets the first three Mondays of the month, from 7:00 to 8:45pm. Location is 532 College Ave, Santa Rosa. Cost is $35 per meeting. Space is limited and this is an on-going group with an initial three month commitment required. Contact: Dan Craig-Morse, MFT, at 707-529-9065, or email dancraigmorse@yahoo.com for info and space availability. Dan has a therapy background working with Jungian and relational depth work. He has been involved in men's work for many years and has worked extensively providing therapy groups for teen boys. Dan is a father, husband and musician. Dan's model of Telos work was developed when he was a student at Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Orientation: For any man who feels the need to have a larger circle of other men who truly know, understand and support him. My intent, as group leader, is to facilitate a deeper conversation, allowing each man to be held by the group in this way. There are two groups, and there is room for 6 men in each group.
When and Where: Two separate groups: Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30pm, and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30pm. Cost is $35 per meeting. There is a three month trial commitment, followed by a yearly commitment. Contact: Richard Doleman (707) 573-8436, for info and to schedule an interview. Richard is a Marriage and Family Therapist practicing psychotherapy in Sonoma County since 1987. He is an experienced men's group leader and an associate of the Redwood Men's Center. He has led vision quests for adults and teens, and a men's group with a vision quest focus.
Orientation: This 12 year old group of 50 men exists to support men, teams (itself an important support tool), families and community. One general meeting a month, with individual team meetings of 4-8 men once a week. Men are encouraged to join a team where the nitty-gritty work of personal support happens.
When and Where: General breakfast meeting (free): Lake Chabot Park, San Leandro, 8-10am, second Saturday of the month, rain or shine. Team meetings once a week, day and time varies by team. Contact: Alan Wick, alanwick@mindspring.com, (510) 654-4564.
Orientation: This group is for men who have already done a fair amount of inner work and are seeking a group with which to deepen the inquiry into who we truly are.
When and Where: Sebastopol, Wednesday evenings. Cost is $30.
Contact: Larry Robinson for an interview, (707) 823-1708.
Orientation: For adult men of all ages. We are exploring how men find Power, Passion and Purpose in their lives, while dealing with loss and grief, relationships and intimacy, creativity and life transitions, and the healing of old wounds. Facilitated by Alan Ptashek, RMC Associate.
When and Where: We meet weekly in central Marin County from 11:00am to
1:00pm. Contact: Alan Ptashek at (415) 924-2865.
Orientation: For adult men of all ages. We are exploring how men find Power, Passion and Purpose in their lives, while dealing with loss and grief, relationships and intimacy, creativity and life transitions, and the healing of old wounds. Facilitated by Alan Ptashek, RMC Associate.
When and Where: We meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Berkeley. Contact: Alan Ptashek’s Berkeley office at (510) 653-7098.
Orientation: Ongoing and growing groups under the auspices of Doug von Koss.
When and Where: Weekly and otherwise, in Berkeley. Contact: Doug von Koss website at www.dougvonkoss.com.
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