QUEER MEN'S CIRCLE - DECEMBER VIRTUAL COACHING CALL

▬▬▬ GREETINGS BROTHERS ▬▬▬

This online circle is open to all gay/queer/bi/ace/questioning men.

These coaching calls take place on the last Friday of the month unless scheduled otherwise.

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME attending one of our circles, it is appreciated that you read our Group Description & Agreements. This is for you to self identify that your presence honours the purpose and integrity of the group.

▬▬▬ P U R P O S E ▬▬▬

The focus of this coaching circle is to have a deeper look into how you navigate your inner world. You will share space with a very small, intimate group of men and will receive one-to-one support in exploring the struggles and ‘shadows’ that are alive and active for you, while experiencing insights and tools that help you take necessary action toward solutions. Additionally, bearing witness to the path of others as they orient from wounding into clarity and resolution, enables your own perspectives to widen, your empathy to grow, and your threshold for change to expand.

This space is meant for you if there are unconscious patterns or hurts that burden your life and well-being. It is a good fit for men who are ready and willing to confront their life challenges, and possess a willingness and courage to embrace feelings, thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back from living in your potential. If you know in your heart that your life is meant to experience and create greater value in the world, then your presence in this circle is a statement to the Universe that you are ready to expand your life in a meaningful way.

▬▬▬ F O R M A T ▬▬▬

• Once everyone is settled in, we will briefly greet each other, and then relax into a short guided meditation for grounding us into the experience for the evening. A brief somatic mind and body check-in will follow, as we take notice of how we are each showing up.
• We will then move into Hot Seat Coaching, taking turns cycling through each participant. Questions will be asked to map your experience, beliefs, needs and intentions, and an assortment of reframing and embodiment exercises will be used. By the end of your share, our goal is for you to arrive at a new insight and plan of action. There will also be an opportunity to receive insights from the rest of the group.
  Come ready with an open willingness to explore your challenges.
  These can relate to:
• All relationship issues.
• Pursuing clarity on work, service or life purpose.
• Identity and life transitions.
• Understanding your sexuality.
• Self-esteem and confidence.
• Improving communication skills.
• Anger management.
• Addictions and substance abuse.
• Grief and loss.
• Trauma and PTSD.
• General mental health concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, difficulty Focusing, Obsessions and Compulsions.

• At the heart of what we do is develop an understanding of subconscious patterns, and shift our relationship and actions with them. As you integrate your shadow sides, reconcile your hurts, and begin to heal, your divine gifts, genius and strengths reveal themselves to you! This puts you in charge of making decisions more easily that are in your highest and best interest.

▬▬▬ HOW TO JOIN ▬▬▬

• We will be using GOOGLE MEET for our virtual sessions.
• The link to join the meeting will be sent to you via the e-mail you use to register for this event.
• Please join the Google Meet virtual room by 8pm Eastern Time.
• When you click the link to join, it will open on your web browser (or phone app).
• Due to the personal nature of our discussions, please do not record our calls.

Looking forward to cultivating this fellowship with you men, as we journey on a path toward self-discovery and self-mastery!

BY JOINING THESE VIRTUAL MEETINGS, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

( 1 )You agree to endeavor in EXPRESSING yourself about YOU!Practice communicating with "I" statements and own your experiences. You come to engage with a process of deep curiosity and introspection, with a willing exploration into matters that are bringing you challenges in life. Your shares need not be related to orientation, sexuality, identity, etc. This is about what is uniquely alive for you, so all expression to that end is welcome!

( 2 )You agree to hold an understanding attitude toward the rest of our brothers in the circle. Whether we relate to the experience of another or not, the act of holding space and listening is a practice of compassion and empathy.

( 3 )You agree to maintain confidentiality around what people share. What happens in our circle remains within our container. This also means you agree to not record or capture the content we share.

( 4 )Be prepared to stay for the full duration of our meeting. This is important to maintain the depth of the container and an equal opportunity for everyone involved.

( 5 )Be prepared to enter the space with the same integrity as if you entered a physical room with other men. Have your camera ON, bring your focus, and allow everyone to feel your presence.

▬▬▬ DONATIONS WELCOMED ▬▬▬

This group format offers affordable access to life coaching support similar to what is normally experienced in one-to-one private sessions. If you experience high value from your participation and wish to make any additional financial contribution, that subsidy supports me in this work of aiding the well-being and mental health of men in our community. With heartfelt appreciation, you can make a donation via the following link:

https://www.paypal.me/guidancewithjoel