Men's Work

My own psychological journey began within the men's movement in the late 1980's, and it has been a cornerstone in my life-long quest to develop as a man. I have had significant male mentors in my life, and have been greatly influenced by the work of: Michael Meade, Robert Bly, Robert Moore and David Deida. I have participated in and facilitated Men's groups, counsels, and retreats.

An honest examination of the world today indicates that men do need to step up, challenge one another, and support each other in waking up. The condition of our society, environment, and relational life points to the need for men to have full access to our power while maintaining a fuller awareness that insures against acting out of dangerous forms of self-interest.  Because of the abuses of power that many men have experienced or witnessed coming from other men, some men have become fearful or cut off from embodying their fullest strength and vitality. They become meek and ineffectual. Careers and relationships suffer due to a man being weak. There are also other men that are only too comfortable with their power, and lack a sense of responsibility towards others. They tend to be threatened by any genuine display of emotion or vulnerability. They are tight, quick to anger, and rigid. They don't know how to touch their genuine humility. They too are ineffectual as they are cut off from their own humanity and sense of connectedness to others. They tend towards isolation and depression.

The integrated man is able to own his strengths and his liabilities, and bring these forward in an honest and humble manner in the company of others.

Most importantly, there is an essential healing that occurs in the masculine psyche when men are genuinely seen and received by other men; there is no substitute for this experience. This is how it has been since ancient times. Without a deep masculine connection, men tend to feel isolated, depressed, angry, lacking in vitality, and stuck in our heads. Our relationships with women tend to be confused and fear based, rather than open, loving and strong.

I assist men in discovering and developing their innate healthy masculine expression through individual work, groups, and workshops.