The Pleasure Perspective

Enhancing Relationships Group for Men

*THIS GROUP IS FILLED*

In this 12- week series group participants will take a deep dive into the pleasure perspective; a term that I use to encompass inspirations and teachings from Adrienne Maree Brown’s Pleasure Activism, Thich Nhat Hanh’s engaged Buddhism and a four- part savoring practice that I developed from positive psychology.

This group series is designed for men who’ve been in my introductory groups or in other men’s groups and have the ability to self-reflect, listen and express themselves on an emotional level.

In addition to guided exercises in the group, suggested reading and practice of the skills outside of the group, I invite organic and unplanned group process to aid in the development of authentic relationships and meet the emotional needs of expression that arise from individual participant’s life experiences.

As in previous groups, participants will be invited/assigned one member to call for a five minute+ conversation in the week in between groups. This helps develop the power of connection and continuity.

Goals for the group include a greater ability and confidence in:

-overcoming habitual patterns of negative thinking

-experiencing more gratitude for self and others

-engaging with others from the pleasure perspective

-having more fun and pleasure in day to day life

Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA (address given upon admittance to the group)

Time: Tuesdays from 745-915pm

Dates:

1/28

2/11, 2/18

3/4, 3/18

4/1, 4/15, 4/29

5/13, 5/27

6/10, 6/24

Cost : $600 (can be paid in halves or thirds) . Please ask about financial assistance if needed.

please contact me with questions or referrals: Isaac.garfield@gmail.com or 215-366-0184