Respectful Man

Respectful Man is the first course of its kind, integrating First Nations knowledge and culture with a therapeutic approach, to help you improve your behaviour in relationships.

With Respectful Man you will have the space and support to build on your skills of communication and emotional regulation learning how to identify and manage your triggers so you can form healthier relationships with yourself and others.

During this 14 week program you will be encouraged to explore your past including how family have impacted the man you are today whilst also helping you shape the idea of the man you would like to be and steps you need to get you there.

This course is run by men for men to build a safe, confidential and supportive environment where you can share your experience. You will hear from other men about their experiences as together you learn to challenge yourself and hold each other accountable respectfully.

Who is this for?

This course is for you if you wish to understand about healthy communication, emotional regulation, self-responsibility and are ready to make meaningful change.

Run by men for men you will find a safe, confidential and supportive environment where you can share your experience and hear from others about theirs. Together you will learn to challenge yourselves, respectfully holding each other accountable.

Please note Respectful Man is not a Men’s Behaviour Change Program. It is not suitable for addressing family and domestic violence issues, for men who have been Court Ordered to attend such a program or for men who are not willing to take ownership for their part in how they’ve shown up in their lives.

We ask that you please take a moment to consider this when looking to refer or register for Respectful Man as there are likely more appropriate program available.

Benefits

Respectful Man supports you to take responsibility for yourself and become a dependable role model for the people you love and care for.

On completion of Respectful Man you will:

• be able to identify how you're feeling and manage how you respond
• role model positive behaviour for your child and give them the foundations for a bright future
• have the skills to communicate openly and respectfully
• be able to reflect on your behaviour and learn from your experiences so you can build the future you want for yourself, your family and community
• navigate disagreements and difficult conversations in your relationships
• feel more confident and capable of going after what you want in life and showing up as the man you know you can be

Learning outcomes

During this course you will learn:

• the impact your feelings have on your behaviour and on others, as you learn to take ownership of these feelings
• your understanding of how you filter your experiences and how these are usually different for everyone
• how your family history has helped shape you and influence the man you are today
• about shame and vulnerability and the role it plays in life
• how to introduce healthy behaviours and changes to better support the relationships in your life
• how power and control shows up in relationships
• how to deal with feelings of anger and frustration without taking it out those around you
• how to reflect on what you have learnt during the course and how this relates to your experiences and relationships.