This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their own stories, while understanding they are not alone and not to blame, when dealing with their past trauma and abuse. Group members learn healthy coping strategies to deal with the abusive experiences of their childhood. All group sessions are confidential and provide a safe environment where these men are able to support one another during their time of healing.
Hosted by DeMarquis Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15218
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their own stories, while understanding they are not alone and not to blame, when dealing with their past trauma and abuse. Group members learn healthy coping strategies to deal with the abusive experiences of their childhood. All group sessions are confidential and provide a safe environment where these men are able to support one another during their time of healing.
General recovery support group for men. This group provides support and guidance to men in recovery from substance abuse, sex addiction, compulsive gambling and other substance and/or process addictions. We consistently focus on: the challenges of being a man in recovery in a highly addicted society; common recovery challenges such as triggers, obsessive thinking, impulsivity, peer support groups, etc; divorce, difficult relationships, and relationship challenges; codependency; chronic stress; low self-esteem; and general men's issues. We meet every Tuesday at 7-8:30pm in-person in Pittsburgh, PA
General recovery support group for men. This group provides support and guidance to men in recovery from substance abuse, sex addiction, compulsive gambling and other substance and/or process addictions. We consistently focus on: the challenges of being a man in recovery in a highly addicted society; common recovery challenges such as triggers, obsessive thinking, impulsivity, peer support groups, etc; divorce, difficult relationships, and relationship challenges; codependency; chronic stress; low self-esteem; and general men's issues. We meet every Tuesday at 7-8:30pm in-person in Pittsburgh, PA
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An 8-session group for men wanting to improve positive communication and conflict resolution skills; strengthen anger management skills; increase self-awareness, assertiveness skills and interpersonal strength in family, work and personal relationships. Meets on Sundays 10:00 am-11:30 am, January 5&19, February 2&16, March 2&16, April 6&20, May 4& 18. Call Ann for info 412.849.8771. Registration required by pasting this into a new web browser- https://tinyurl.com/mensgroupfall24
Hosted by Ann Flaherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Allison Park, PA 15101
An 8-session group for men wanting to improve positive communication and conflict resolution skills; strengthen anger management skills; increase self-awareness, assertiveness skills and interpersonal strength in family, work and personal relationships. Meets on Sundays 10:00 am-11:30 am, January 5&19, February 2&16, March 2&16, April 6&20, May 4& 18. Call Ann for info 412.849.8771. Registration required by pasting this into a new web browser- https://tinyurl.com/mensgroupfall24
This virtual group will focus on navigating relationships, recognizing how that can be difficult during the quarantines and lockdowns. Managing personal space and shared time has caused a dramatic increase in relational conflict. This group is designed for men to explore, process, and share their experiences of being locked in with their families and romantic partners, so that they can manage stress, strain, and conflict, and have the loving relationships they want. This psychotherapy group will be run by Steven Mollura, LPC.
Hosted by Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , PhD, LMFT, LCSW
Group meets in Monroeville, PA 15146
This virtual group will focus on navigating relationships, recognizing how that can be difficult during the quarantines and lockdowns. Managing personal space and shared time has caused a dramatic increase in relational conflict. This group is designed for men to explore, process, and share their experiences of being locked in with their families and romantic partners, so that they can manage stress, strain, and conflict, and have the loving relationships they want. This psychotherapy group will be run by Steven Mollura, LPC.
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Men's Issues Support Groups
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.