The Circle

The "Circle?"

What are men’s circles? 

Since you’re here, it’s safe to assume that you are curious about men’s circles. You may be interested in learning more about men’s circles including how they work and why they exist.

What Is The Point Of A Men’s Circle?

A lot of people are confused about why men’s groups exist? What is the point? The answer is simple.

Society has been pushing men towards a subtle, unique type of emotional isolation. Men don’t feel comfortable talking about their lives or how they feel about things that are happening. Even guys that are self-aware and more open-minded have trouble sharing in this way.

This may sound like you. If so please know that it’s no fault of your own! Guys have had “don’t talk about it” beaten into their psyches over generations. So most guys go through life without ever having the opportunity to talk about what’s happening or how they feel.

How Does A Men’s Circle Work?

It works a lot like it sounds – men sit in a circle and talk about life.

The men will arrive at the meeting room. Typically it’s in a closed space – not a restaurant or something where discussions can be overheard.

We then sit in the circle and the guys will chat about whatever before the meeting begins. Once the meeting starts, the facilitator will get everyone’s attention and will introduce himself to the group. He will also explain what you’re all doing there and lay out the rules for the meeting.

Then three questions will be asked to group members;

1. "How’s your week been?"

2. "What's one positive from your week?"

Around the circle, each person will have the opportunity to say “this is what happened since the last meeting. Here’s how I’m feeling about it.” The group mates respond with empathy and may ask clarifying questions.

Then the men’s circle moves onto the 'Next question';

 "Have you got anything you want to get off your chest? (This could be positive as well as negative)"

Here each guy in the circle will have the opportunity to share an issue or opportunity he is facing and receive empathy, feedback, and guidance from the other guys in the group.

These conversations are engaging, moving and highly impactful for everyone involved – even those who are just listening in.