Missouri State men – would you like to build your communication, facilitation, and conflict skills, enhance your resume, and serve as a role model and mentor for boys in our community? If so, consider becoming a Guys’ Gathering Circle facilitator!
About Guys’ Gathering Circles
Guys’ Gathering groups bring together 6-10 boys with two college-aged facilitators each week for 8 weeks for 1-2 hours. These meetings provide an action-oriented context where participants can explore the positive and not-so-positive definitions of masculinity and how these expectations impact their own diverse identities. Each Gathering group meeting follows the same format, which includes a warm up activity, a check-in with each participant, a focused activity exploring the weekly topic, and a reflection and group dialogue component. Topics explored include:
- Competition
- The male “box”
- Bullying
- Valuing diversity
- Safe expression of emotions
- Defining power from multiple perspectives
- Rejecting violence
- Becoming allies with girls and women
- Mentoring and making a difference with others
- Making safe and healthy decisions for themselves
Free Training!
The Center for Dispute Resolution is offering free training for men interested in potentially volunteering as Guys’ Gathering Circle facilitators. this training will be held Saturday, February 6th from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Are you interested in learning more about this program and the skills of a facilitator? Register now for free training!