Presentations - April/May 2013 |
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The Men's Center Board appreciates the volunteer presenters who return from time to time and welcome first timers. Their presentations add a new dimension to our weekly Wednesday night gatherings. Please take time to read the descriptions and plan to attend if they stimulate your interest. Bring a friend to share the experience and acquaint him/her with the Men's Center. Each presentation is intended to promote personal growth, stimulate your interest in a topic, and to give you an opportunity to interact with other attendees. We are always looking for new presenters and topics. Please call Randy at The Men's Center, 612-822-5892 with your ideas and names. We appreciate your help. |
Presentations are the sole responsibility of the presenter(s). The Men's Center does not endorse, takes no specific position, nor does it hold any opinion on the presentations, or of any information imparted, or of the presenter(s) themselves. The Men's Center is a RESOURCE for the community, a clearing house for information of all kinds, agreeable or not, to one's beliefs. Listen, participate and make your own decisions. All groups meet at TMC, 3249 Hennepin Ave. So, Suite 55, unless otherwise noted. These low cost presentations are shown in the Calendar of Events and a more extensive description follows. No pre-registration is needed; entrance fees collected at the door are:
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What is Holding You Back?
Presenter: Tony Voelker
When: Wed, Mar. 27, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Are you feeling stuck? Are you unable to move forward with your life? Are there things holding you back from being happy? Are there emotions that keep you feeling bad, angry, and stuck? Are you living your life in the past, and unable to move forward? Do you get angry, and don't know how to get past the anger? Are there additions that you want control over? Are there fears keeping you back? Is low self-esteem affecting your life? This class will give you the tools to get unstuck from your past. Introduce you to the tools and resources that you can use to help you move forward into the life you want and deserve.
Tony Voelker is trained in many forms of Therapy tools EFT, NLP, Ericson style Hypnosis, and other advanced tools to empower you to move forward, take charge of yourself and live a more fulfilling and happy life. Call with questions if this class is right for you, 612-875-1970.
Family Law Clinic
Discussion Leader: Bob Monson
When: Wed, Apr. 3, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:
* Divorce
* Separation
* Paternity
* Property Division
* Custody
* Spousal Maintenance
* Child Support
* Financial Settlements
* Co-habitation
Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men's Center receive a courtesy discount.
Mankind Project Open Circle
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed, Apr. 10, 7:00-9:00 pm
ManKind Project Minnesota began in 1990 and over 800 men are in our community. We have more than 20 on-going men’s groups which serve as places where men can develop their Emotional Intelligence, practice Accountability to their Commitments of Service to others, and practice Authenticity in Actions and declarations.
This Open Circle enables participants to witness other men practice clarity of self-expression from their hearts rather than their heads. Join us in our 5-round format and ask questions to learn more and even participate yourself if you choose. Our structure is based on the masculine archetypes of King, Warrior, Magician & Lover in Moore and Gilette’s book.
Over 50,000 men have attended ManKind Project experiential weekends for men all over the world to empower men to improve their lives and work together to help other men and families. ManKind Project Minnesota offers two New Warrior Training Adventure weekends/year.
Homes & Mortgages
Presenter: Ray Hall
When: Wed, Apr. 17, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Ray's presentation will be primarily on the current mortgage foreclosure laws and procedures in Minnesota as it relates to property owners. There are facts and factors of which many are unaware which can affect the rights of the homeowner and well as creditors. In a more broad area, Ray will discuss your real estate experiences and respond to your questions regarding your real estate experiences, past or present.
Ray is a retired attorney who practiced law primarily in area of real estate. He has lived in the Minneapolis/St Paul area over 40 years. He can be reached at 952-210-5055 or lville@charter.net.
Nonviolent Communication
Presenter: Jan Wikstrom
When: Wed, Apr. 24, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
The Center for Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is an international organization "that supports the learning and sharing of nonviolent communication and helps people peacefully and effectively resolve conflicts in personal, organizational, and political settings. Through the practice of NVC, we can learn to clarify what we are observing, what emotions we are feeling, what values we want to live by, and what we want to ask of ourselves and others to move past words that blame, judge or dominate."
Jan Wikstrom, M.Ed., is a grateful attendee of a men's center support group. She has been studying NVC since she was director of a domestic abuse shelter in 2005.
Family Law Clinic
Discussion Leader: Linda Wray
When: Wed, May 1, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:
* Divorce
* Separation
* Paternity
* Property Division
* Custody
* Spousal Maintenance
* Child Support
* Financial Settlements
* Co-habitation
Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men's Center receive a courtesy discount.
Mankind Project Open Circle
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed, May 8, 7:00-9:00 pm
ManKind Project Minnesota began in 1990 and over 800 men are in our community. We have more than 20 on-going men's groups which serve as places where men can develop their Emotional Intelligence, practice Accountability to their Commitments of Service to others, and practice Authenticity in Actions and declarations.
This Open Circle enables participants to witness other men practice clarity of self-expression from their hearts rather than their heads. Join us in our 5-round format and ask questions to learn more and even participate yourself if you choose. Our structure is based on the masculine archetypes of King, Warrior, Magician & Lover in Moore and Gilette's book.
Over 50,000 men have attended ManKind Project experiential weekends for men all over the world to empower men to improve their lives and work together to help other men and families. ManKind Project Minnesota offers two New Warrior Training Adventure weekends/year.
Are You Stressed Out?
Presenter: Bill Ronan
When: Wed, May 15, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Learn some tools that can help you to release the stress you are holding in. Learn to achieve a deeper state of relaxation than you have ever imagined possible and be able to implement it immediately in an unexpected stressful situation.
Bill Ronan, LICSW, Medical Hypnoanalyst in practice for over 40 years. Call 952-933-3460 with any questions regarding this class or other areas of therapy the Bill addresses.
Nonviolent Communication
Presenter: Jan Wikstrom
When: Wed, May 22, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
The Center for Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is an international organization "that supports the learning and sharing of nonviolent communication and helps people peacefully and effectively resolve conflicts in personal, organizational, and political settings. Through the practice of NVC, we can learn to clarify what we are observing, what emotions we are feeling, what values we want to live by, and what we want to ask of ourselves and others to move past words that blame, judge or dominate."
Jan Wikstrom, M.Ed., is a grateful attendee of a men's center support group. She has been studying NVC since she was director of a domestic abuse shelter in 2005.
Minnesota Family Law Fundamentals: Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support, Paternity, and Divorce
Presenter: Craig Shriver
When: Wed, May 29, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
This presentation will discuss the establishment of parental rights and duties in Minnesota for children born in and out of wedlock. It will also include a discussion concerning court procedures unique Minnesota family law, specifically the expedited child support process, the ICMC (Initial Case Management Conference), the SENE (Social Early Neutral Evaluation) the FENE (Financial Early Neutral Evaluation) and beyond. Key statues and cases will be discussed and translated into easily understood English. The goal of my presentation will be to demystify the family law process for men who are either already involved with a family law proceeding or are on the verge of being involved in such a proceeding.
Craig Shriver received his High School Diploma from Ascension Academy, Alexandria, Virginia, 1982. He earned his B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College in 1988 with a Dual Major in English and Psychology, academic minor in Philosophy (Honors); and his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 1993. Professionally, he's practiced law from 1993 to present in a variety of offices in St. Paul MN: Solo Practice; Associate Attorney, Westrick and Mcdowall-Nix, PLLP; and Associate Attorney, Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, PLLP.
Family Law Clinic
Discussion Leader: Rasheen Tillman
When: Wed, June 5, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:
* Divorce
* Separation
* Paternity
* Property Division
* Custody
* Spousal Maintenance
* Child Support
* Financial Settlements
* Co-habitation
Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men's Center receive a courtesy discount.
Mankind Project Open Circle
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed, June. 12, 7:00-9:00 pm
ManKind Project Minnesota began in 1990 and over 800 men are in our community. We have more than 20 on-going men’s groups which serve as places where men can develop their Emotional Intelligence, practice Accountability to their Commitments of Service to others, and practice Authenticity in Actions and declarations.
This Open Circle enables participants to witness other men practice clarity of self-expression from their hearts rather than their heads. Join us in our 5-round format and ask questions to learn more and even participate yourself if you choose. Our structure is based on the masculine archetypes of King, Warrior, Magician & Lover in Moore and Gilette’s book.
Over 50,000 men have attended ManKind Project experiential weekends for men all over the world to empower men to improve their lives and work together to help other men and families. ManKind Project Minnesota offers two New Warrior Training Adventure weekends/year.