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A Seattle-based therapeutic men’s group
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Session 018: “Shame” - Wed, Sep 16 | 7-9pm
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There have been many questions about what a Mandate Session is–how it's structured, what's expected of attendees–and the truth is: each session is unique and nothing is ever expected of you besides showing up as your authentic self.

We'll be experimenting with different structures, activities, and ways of connecting, but ultimately each session will be the combined energy of each attendee in the room.

An example session looks like this:
- Introductions
- Open share (heart-to-heart)
- Group activity
- Reflections/Feedback

Our aim is to create a safe space where men can just be, without judgement, expectation, or pressure. We'll be evolving in different ways and always welcome your feedback. If you're on the fence about attending, well...you won't know until you try. by @mandate.sessions

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The next Mandate Session will be the first in a series of discussions around patriarchy.

What is the patriarchy? How does it cause harm to us all? How can we work toward dismantling it?

If you're angry, distraught, sad or confused about the daily news of violent male behavior but don't know where to start unpacking your feelings, consider joining us October 14. Mandate is a supportive, therapeutic space for men to open up and share their emotions. We can work toward a better world, together.

Hope to see you there.

👥 by @mandate.sessions

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Our third Mandate Book Club pick is the seminal "Man's Search for Meaning" by the father of Logotherapy Viktor Frankl.

We will read this over August-September and reflect at our October Mandate Session.

We encourage you to support your local bookstore or library! by @mandate.sessions

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2 months ago

Mandate Session 018 will explore the theme of “shame”. We’ll gather on Wednesday, September 16 from 7-9pm.

The next Mandate Book Club book is Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Pick up a copy and join us at our October session to discuss.

See you soon. Take care.

🫂 by @mandate.sessions

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2 months ago

Grief can lead us through a profound threshold of transformation. However, before we enter through the portal we have to first understand what grief looks and feels like.

Join us for Mandate Session 017, August 12th, 7-9pm. We will dissect the concept of grief, how it appears in our lives, and how viewing it as a portal can help us process heavy emotions and reframe the way we view grieving.

We will also discuss the last Mandate Book Club book, The Will to Change by bell hooks and announce our next book pick.

All are welcome, all are loved.

👥 by @mandate.sessions

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2 months ago

We're taking a small summer break and will be back for Mandate Session 017 on August 12th, 7-9pm.

In the meantime, get rest and take care of yourselves.

Our DMs are always open if you need support. by @mandate.sessions

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3 months ago

We have a very special announcement...

The next Mandate Session will be a conscious connected guided breathwork journey led by Matthew A. Smith, LHMC.

Breathwork is a safe, accessible way to enter into the “infinite interiority” of your psychological, emotional, somatic, creative, and spiritual life.

The practice of consciously working with the breath in a safe and supportive environment can help unwind tension in the body, regulate the nervous system, and lead to feelings of renewal.

RSVP required at the link in bio. Limited to 12 participants. Location will be provided to confirmed participants.

$35-50 sliding scale, nobody turned away for lack of funds.

👥 by @mandate.sessions

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4 months ago

Let's explore the concept of love; how we love ourselves, each other, and can harness love as a catalyst for growth.

The world around us breeds fear, hate, and isolation. Can leaning into love actually make us more resilient, happier men?

Join us May 13 for Mandate Session 015, 7-9pm.

For those reading along with the MBC pick "The Will to Change" by bell hooks, we're adding one more month to our reading time. We'll discuss the book at our June session.

Take care.

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6 months ago

At April's Mandate Session, we shared our deepest fears with each other.

Vulnerability led to connection and throughlines emerged among the stories shared.

A theme became clear: for all of us in the room, one antidote to fear is presence. The goal is not to never fear anything, but instead to work through everything we fear. Strength can be found in being present, staying calm, feeling the fear, and working through it.

The other side of FEAR is being HERE.

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6 months ago

Mandate Session 014 is approaching…

We have begun to fly closer and closer to the sun in order to uncover our true selves and shed the weight of expectation. Now, we face our fears.

What do you fear?

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Join us April 15, 7-9pm. All men are welcome.

We will also introduce our next Mandate Book Club offering: “The Will to Change: Men and Masculinity” by bell hooks

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7 months ago

Mandate Session 013: The Narrative Me

Are the narratives you’ve created about yourself accurately depicting who you want to be? How might a reconstruction of those narratives help you shed harmful burdens?

At the next Mandate session, we’ll work through these ideas in order to help create more healthy narratives that we can trust and believe in.

We’ll also reserve time at the end for those reading the Mandate Book Club book to gather and reflect.

See you next Wednesday.

🫂 by @mandate.sessions

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7 months ago

All is not lost...

We always have each other. In times of collective grief, sharing intentional space with one another is vital. Facing your feelings, your fears, and finding hope is the way forward.

Mandate Session 012 will focus on the theme of 'grief'. Individual grief. Collective grief. Cosmic grief.

Come grieve with us and rebuild your foundation of hope.

👥 by @mandate.sessions

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9 months ago