South Asian Mens Monthly Online Group

Jagunath

This space is for people who identify as a South Asian Man to hang out, share where they're at, be heard & release some of life's pressures.

This South Asian Mens Space is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the 'MenSpeak Men’s Groups'.This space was created to build an open space for people who identify as South Asian Men, to open up and connect and discuss topics, thoughts, and emotions with no judgment. It is a non-clinical, non-hierarchical, confidential space where men can be heard and seen, open men’s minds, and open a healthy conversation.There is no pressure and it’s fine to say "Pass” when it’s your turn to speak.This is not a therapy group, not an encounter group, a dating group, not a group for or against any gender, not a religious group, not a political group, not a group of anything apart from whatever the people present bring to it.The group cannot be disrupted once we've started, so please be on time.There is no charge for this group - though donations are gratefully received so that we may continue our work and grow. The key values of this group are:- Connection-Growth-Vulnerability-Authenticity-Self- Expression WHAT IS A MENS GROUP?To get an idea of the group check out my podcast-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOVdM1K4Q1E&amp;t=1891sPlease note we will be speaking in English as the main language.A men's group is where a group of men come together (usually 5-10 men) and discuss what is going on in their lives and the thoughts and emotions on their minds. They can also receive guidance from other people in the groups.There is usually a group facilitator who helps ensure the group runs smoothly and ensures everyone has a chance to speak and follows the ground rules.The topics discussed can vary depending on what each man is going through but essentially, they can discuss anything they may not feel comfortable discussing with other people such as family or friends. They may feel like discussing things because they may deem it as ‘burdening them’ or because ‘they won’t understand’.The group will be accommodating to everyone who attends especially those who don’t want to speak and just observe most of the time.The men's group will start by sitting in a circle (in this case we will be online) and we introduce each other before going around and checking in with how they doing and what they are feeling.The men attending will stay the whole session but we can have people going in and out for toilet breaks.To create efficiency and get the best out of everyone to create a supportive space we have ground rules (which you can see if you scroll down below). Topics discussed often include the following:<ul><li>Careers and purpose</li><li>Dating and relationship problems</li><li>Sex and porn</li><li>Marriage and divorce</li><li>Bullying</li><li>Anxiety and loneliness</li><li>Depression and other mental health troubles</li><li>Family and friendships</li><li>Desiring more success</li><li>Emotional intelligence/Lack of feeling and emotion</li><li>Lack of motivation and willpower</li><li>Addiction</li><li>Culture and identity</li><li>What it means to be a man</li></ul> What are the benefits of a men's group:<ul><li>Help get things off your chest</li><li>Meet like-minded men and also learn new ideas from different-minded men</li><li>Accountability and learning to take ownership</li><li>Find direction and purpose</li><li>Become a better friend, partner</li><li>Self-growth and awareness</li><li>Self-acceptance and finding more peace</li><li>Self-development</li><li>Safe space to talk about emotions and feelings</li><li>Feel happier and experience more success in your life</li><li>Get advice from others who have already been through a similar situation, saving you time and energy</li><li>Learn active listening skills</li></ul> Other information1 ) Please read the GROUND RULES before attending- you will be removed if you do not follow the rules2 ) Please be early by 5 minutes early as I will be closing the room on time to ensure no one interrupts mid-way.3 ) Please have your camera and mic on during the session.4) The session will NOT be recorded, in case you are wondering5 ) Feel free to ask me any questions before