Men's Self-Esteem and Well-being Group
Feel undervalued and disrespected by others and yourself?
Many men aspire to improve their sense of self. Some grapple with low self-esteem, feeling less valuable than others, and may keep this to themselves. Many compare themselves to others, feeling less interesting, smart, invisible, or excluded from the community. Often, the root of these issues can be traced back to upbringing or painful experiences that have left deep marks. Such negative thoughts can be linked to both academic and social aspects, affecting our relationships with others and ourselves.
While these difficulties are universal, this is a group specifically designed for male participants, as it may provide a better space for sharing experiences among men.
This group is for you if you typically struggle with:
- Constantly criticizing and condemning yourself
- Undermining your own worth
- Setting unrealistically high standards for yourself
- Asserting yourself, expressing your opinions, and needs
- Taking care of yourself, setting boundaries, or saying no to others
- Showing vulnerability and expressing emotions
- Letting life be too much influenced by external demands and others' expectations rather than your own desires and needs
The goal of the group is to provide an opportunity for you to work on accepting and valuing yourself a bit more. We will share experiences, reflect on themes like self-respect and self-esteem, and use exercises and homework. The group is a supportive arena to motivate each other for personal development.
Practical Information:
- Each group consists of 5 meetings, lasting two hours each.
- Number of participants: Up to 8-10.
This is for you if you:
- Are a man, a student, and pay semester fees to Sammen/your institution.
This is not for you:
Who is currently struggle with psychosis, substance abuse issues, or have serious thoughts of self-harm. In that case, we will assist you in finding a more suitable option.
For more information or to express interest in participation: Contact us at telephone 55 96 88 44, register for treatment on our website, specifying your interest in this offering. If you are already in treatment with us, you can be referred by your psychologist/counselor. Enrollment is done prior to the course/group. You will be invited to an informal preliminary conversation with one of the group facilitators, where you can ask questions and determine if this is the right offering for you.
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