Dr. Michael Obsatz, Professor Emeritus of Macalester College, will present three short talks about Men Reclaiming Wholeness Through Storytelling. Mike has been working in the areas of Men's and Boys' Recovery and Wholeness since the 1970's.
His mentors have included Abraham Maslow, Robert Bly, Michael Gurian, Anne Wilson Schaef, Herb Goldberg among others. He is an author, film-maker, men's group facilitator, father, grandfather, and supporter of equal rights and dignity for all.
His short talks will explore the following areas:
Men and Loss, Grief, and Depression
Overcoming Toxic Male Socialization Messages
Healing Shame and Abandonment Trauma
Spiritual Connection and Storytelling
Self-Love and Self-Compassion
Cultural Norms, Values and Addiction
The Healing Power of Elder Wisdom
From Human Doing to Human Being
This retreat encourages meditation, quiet time, individual reflection, group discussion, and connection to nature.
Schedule:
8:30 to 9:00 Morning Meditation lead by T. Michael Rock
9:00 to 9:10 Welcome
9:10 to 9:20 Overview; Introduction of Dr. Michael Obsatz – David Tillman
9:20 to 9:50 Men’s and Boys’ Pain and Isolation: Empire Consciousness and Spiritual Solutions
9:50 to 10:50 Council Circle; with prompts from talk
10:50 to 11:00 Break
11:00 to 11:30 From Empire Consciousness to Oneness Consciousness and Overcoming Shame
11:30 – 12:30 Exercise: walk or sit outdoors, journaling, or quiet time; with prompts from talk
12:30 to 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 to 1:30 Love Heals the World
1:30 to 2:15 Council Circle; with prompts from talk
2:15 to 2:30 Announcements & Closing Ritual
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 8:30AM to 2:30PM Central Time
Location: Online
The Event is free, with a suggested donation of $20
A link to participate will be shared via email upon registration.
All men are welcome!
Questions - contact Rob O’Keefe: convener@gmail.com
NOTE: After registering for this event you will receive an email confirming your purchase. THIS WILL SERVE AS YOUR YOUR CONFIRMATION. More information will follow in a later email.