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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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A Counseling Group for Midlife-Men.

"The Journey is Easier in the Fellowship of Others"

Next group is forming in January 2009

   

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Geoffrey Bullock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I began working with Men's issues in 1992 when a colleague and I  formed our first Men's support group for our own benefit. Shortly after, he and I started Man Alive, a practice focused on counseling with men. After a year or so he moved on to other interests, and Man Alive ceased to exist. However, I continued to offer and facilitate Men's groups as part of my practice continually from 1994 - 2003. Over the past 5 years my practice took me in other directions, and my offering of men's groups lapsed.

Now that I am in midlife myself, I recognize the importance for men to have a "safe place" to directly tackle the issues that often arise for us at this time. So I am offering this new Men's Group specifically targeted to assist men with the challenges we often encounter at this major transition in our lives.

For Men Between 40 and 65 Needing a Place to:
understand why you're "not feeling like yourself"...
  have candid talk about changes you're facing...
    directly tackle your challenges or concerns...
      offer & receive genuine support with men...
        and benefit from other men's experience.
 

This group is for men in midlife to come together with the purpose of genuine inquiry, personal exploration, and mutual support. Most of us encounter a few surprises when various aspects of "maturing" actually begin to emerge in our lives. You may be facing changes or uncertainty about your career, relationships, body, sexuality, spirituality, role as a father/son, or even questioning some long held beliefs and values. Often these issues can be quite disruptive to our quality of life, but talking about these concerns isn't easy. Perhaps you haven't found the people or places where you feel truly safe or comfortable to have candid and frank discussions about your concerns. This group's purpose is to provide that place and those people.
 

This group is a MEN'S COUNSELING GROUP and differs from some of the more common "men's support groups". While we may engage in some structured activities, this is not a male bonding or rituals group. This group will give you an opportunity to directly address the specific issues and challenges you are facing with the guidance of a professional counselor and the support of other men. That does not mean anyone will be pressured to disclose or address issues against his wishes, but it does provide safe place to get into your deep and dark corners if wanted. The focus is on midlife issues, but any concerns important to a group member may be addressed.  The group size is limited to 6 members in order for each person to have adequate opportunity to address his individual concerns. Due to the nature of this group and the importance of developing trusting relationships, members are required to make a 2 month commitment.
 

 
  • Next group forming:          No group currently scheduled
  • If you would like to be notified of the next group, please email here
  • Schedule and time:           Wednesdays  7:00 - 8:30pm
  • Cost and commitment:       $145 monthly (4 weeks)
  • Location:                          16 Overbrook, Asheville  (directions)
  • Registration                       Pre-registration is REQUIRED

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For registration or questions contact
 Geoffrey Bullock at (828) 686-9601

If you are interested in a good newsletter for midlife-men, look at this one.
 (no affiliation with Bullock Counseling and Consultation)

 

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