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Emotional & Spiritual Nutrition Workout
A safe place for men to unload, stretch, learn, and adapt Our unresolved past, particularly the wounds of our inner child, can influence our ability to lead a healthy life, respond mindfully to challenges, and form meaningful relationships. Troubled experiences in families, schools, churches, and friendships often result in harmful coping mechanisms and hidden emotional defenses, largely stemming from poor childhood development and unaddressed trauma.
This program aims to uncover those pivotal moments from childhood, identify emotional nourishment needed for healing, and address the triggers that arise from past wounds. Incorporating key aspects of Eddie Capparucci’s Inner Child work, the 12-step approach, and the effects of negative childhood experiences, this group provides a supportive space for men to grow in humility, empathy, and self-awareness, leading to greater self-esteem and healthier relationships. |
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- Outline
What: Men's repair/recovery group
Time: TBD
Where: Google meets
Who: for men committed to abstinence from unhealthy behaviors and laying down their secret weapons (hiding, lying, manipulating, …), improved relationships and those who want to be a contributor in a cohort on the same mission.
Purpose: understand how the past impacts our adult behaviors and adopt a new way of navigating life, improved awareness, self-esteem and relationships.
Pre-meet: attendees periodically receive relevant materials relating to processing the past, resentments, expectations, understanding the inner child model, managing triggers and temptations, getting sufficient emotional and spiritual nutrition, building a solid fellowship and more.
Deliverables: HEXACO Assessment, your story and journey map, a fellowship group and a new way of relating to you, and others.
Agenda- 90 minutes
- Check-ins (hi’s and lows)
- Discuss material sent out prior (article, podcast, speaker, etc..)
- Focus - each member discusses focus area(s)
- Feedback and strategies on progress and challenges
- Plans for next two weeks
Bi-weekly work - exploring, eliminating and or integrating new actions, habits and traits (will be reviewed in first sessions)
Bi-weekly
What were your recent hi's and lows?
What new have you discovered/learned about your past?
Where are you currently focusing your healing/repair efforts?
What is getting in the way of progress?
What additional resources would be most helpful?
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Foundational
Who were your most troubling childhood contributors?
What were your most troubling childhood events?
What negative beliefs and messages still haunt your thoughts?
How do you describe your kid?
What are his top five core emotional triggers?
Where do they rise up the most (conflict, times of stress, ...)? - List of links to documents we will use at various times in groups
Example personality profile
Recovery model
Pivotal moments - (trauma time line)
Emotional Nutrition - Basic tactics
Twelve kids
- MasterMind Group - Agreement
This Agreement is made between each Participant and **PivotalInsights, LLC** in relation to their participation in the Recovery Planning Group (hereinafter "Group").
Group purpose
The purpose of this Group is to assist participants in developing their personal recovery plan. The Group is focused on providing suggestions for consideration, and support for self-directed recovery planning. This Group is *not* group therapy, nor is it intended to replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic services.
Ground rules
Confidentiality - While this is not a formal therapeutic setting, participants are encouraged to respect the confidentiality of other members. Sharing personal information disclosed by other participants outside the Group is discouraged, though not legally binding.
Time management - please share your thoughts, experiences and requests while being aware of the time. We want everyone to have time to share and engage.
Perspectives - it is important to speak with the word “I”, not “We” so as not to assume that others hold the same opinions, struggles or finds the same techniques in recovery as effective.
Non-judgemental expression - this is to be a safe place for men to share. We will not criticize, judge, or condemn others for their thoughts or comments.
No inappropriate language or references - keep descriptions of situations at a general level of description.
There is nothing that will be stated as required, all comments are suggestions for consideration. Dealing with grief, trauma, highly dysregulation in you or your spouse/partner is best dealt with in a one on one/two session with clinical counselors.
Other terms
Responsibility for Actions - Participants understand and agree that taking action on any suggestions made during the Group sessions is entirely their own responsibility. PivotalInsights, LLC and its facilitators provide information and suggestions for participants’ consideration, but it is up to the individual participant to determine and implement what is best for their recovery.
No Guarantees - There is no guarantee of abstinence, sobriety, or any specific outcome as a result of participation in the Group. Recovery is a personal process, and outcomes depend on various individual factors beyond the control of the Group or its facilitators.
Non-Liability and Indemnification - Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless PivotalInsights, LLC, its owners, facilitators, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of or in connection with their participation in the Group. This includes, but is not limited to, any actions participants take or do not take as part of their personal recovery plan.
Voluntary Participation - Participation in the Group is entirely voluntary. Participants may discontinue their involvement at any time without any obligation.
Understanding of Non-Therapeutic Role - By signing this Agreement, participants acknowledge their understanding that the Group is not a substitute for professional therapy. PivotalInsights, LLC makes no representations or warranties about the therapeutic value or effectiveness of the Group.
Sharing first-hand information about the abuse or neglect of a child, in which the appropriate authorities have not been notified, would result in a report to the authorities.
By typing your full name below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined above.