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MEN
AND SHAMANISM: DANCING ON THE EDGE OF THE SWORD
Gregory Baldauf, Paul Johnson, Don Flerlage and Bill Janssens. This
program will explore the world of Inka shamanism. Power in the Inka Tradition
is Tuki Muyna Neo, “the power of unconditional love.” Our discussion
will focus on the Andian Pachas and the archetype of the Jaguaur, Otorongo.
We also will journey into the metaphor of the Luminous Warrior—the warrior
who has no enemy in this world or any other.
MEN
AND STEPPARENTING
Tom Dix. This workshop focuses on the structural differences between
stepfamilies and “bio-families,” particularly those that deal with
distinguishing realistic from unrealistic expectations, expressing grief,
common stepfamily patterns, and setting boundaries.
GROWING
UP WITH ANGER AND GRIEF
Jack Dohr. This presentation and interactive workshop encourages participants
to share their experiences. Focus is on coping skills for the maturing male—from
age 7 to 70.
CONTACTING
THE INNER ALLY: RELAXING BRAIN WAVES TO REGAIN BALANCE
David Fireman. Learn how powerful tools such as deep relaxation and
guided imagery can help us live more effectively. Participants will receive
brief outlines of the uses of relaxed brain wave states. Then, experience
the tradition of the inner ally—a real or symbolic being who embodies
deep caring, skillful means, and universal wisdom.
COMING
OF AGE IN AMERICA
Raymond Reed Hardy. Adolescents in our society live in developmental
limbo for up to 15 years, from puberty to mid-20’s. In this workshop,
participants will explore a range of related developmental difficulties, and
learn how and why a dramatic and powerful rite of passage at puberty can prudently
address these problem issues.
FINDING
YOUR TEENAGE FIRE
Charles Heisinger. This workshop is an experiential and didactic invitation
to mentoring boys.
FORTUNE
FAILURES: BLESSINGS OF THE TRICKSTER
Paul Kachoris. If he is courageous enough to not despair, failure in
a man’s life can hold unforeseen opportunity. Embracing “failure”
paves the way for man to experience a “second chance”—if he
can withstand the related agony and suffering.
THE
TRANSFORMATION OF UNAVOIDABLE PAIN AND SUFFERING: THE NECESSARY CONDITION
TO GROWTH
Philip Metres. Most people make an attempt to avoid pain and suffering.
We hope somehow to get on “easy street,” cutting corners to find
the safe route to success and happiness. Yet, life has a funny way of forcing
us to suffer, strive, and surrender our fantasies so that we may transform
our immaturities and grow into adulthood
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