Men’s Group (Ages 18–60)
PPS is offering an opportunity for men to come together in a safe, confidential online environment to discuss topics, experiences, and life events. Provided through telehealth, this group will offer 8-10 men the space to share information weekly and privately and in an online, confidential setting. The group intends to support the view that men might not always feel comfortable sharing, showing vulnerability or “weakness.”
This group is for men who want a place to talk without being told they are broken or the problem. Together, the group works toward redefining masculinity in a way that feels positive, grounded, human, and self-directed.
Background:
Being a man today can feel confusing, isolating, or loaded with pressure. For some, it is the stress of being a provider and the fear that this role is slipping away. For others, it is anger, resentment, or the sense that men are constantly blamed or dismissed as “toxic” just for existing. For some, it is quieter. A loss of purpose after retirement, a breakup or divorce, a job loss, or the feeling that the rules of masculinity keep changing without anyone explaining what comes next.
This group is a space that will support men should they wish to talk openly about life challenges.
You do not need to have the right views, the right language, or any therapy experience. You just need to be willing to show up, be respectful of others, and speak honestly about what being a man feels like to you right now. Masculinity is not treated as something toxic, performative, or something to apologize for. It is treated as something real, complex, and worth defining for yourself.
This group focuses on how you see yourself, how you think society sees men, and how those messages affect your confidence, relationships, anger, shame, or sense of purpose. It is a place where men can be real with other men, without being judged, lectured, or told who they are supposed to be.
What Is This Group Like?
This is not a class and it is not a lecture. You will not be told what masculinity should or should not be.
This is a conversation-based group where men talk with other men about their experiences, reactions, frustrations, and questions. Over time, members begin to notice patterns in how they relate to others, how they handle stress, how they express or avoid emotion, and how long-held expectations about being a man continue to show up in their lives.
You can speak as much or as little as you want. There is no pressure to open up before you are ready. The group works by men showing up consistently, listening to one another, and gradually building trust.
Possible Topics
Pressure to provide, succeed, or stay strong[Text Wrapping Break]
Anger, resentment, or feeling dismissed or blamed[Text Wrapping Break]
Job loss, retirement, or loss of direction[Text Wrapping Break]
Relationships with partners, family, or other men[Text Wrapping Break]
Feeling invisible, misunderstood, or replaceable[Text Wrapping Break]
Questions about masculinity, power, and self-worth[Text Wrapping Break]
Emotional strength versus emotional weakness[Text Wrapping Break]
What to Expect
Weekly up to 60-minute group sessions
Same group of 8-10 men for a 6-month period
A consistent, confidential, and respectful environment
Time to talk, listen, and reflect with other men
No requirement to agree with others’ views
A focus on honesty, accountability, and mutual respect