A safe and respectful experience
The workshop created a safe, balanced and respectful environment while strengthening my understanding of what boys and men may carry throughout their lives.
Men’s Healing Journey Experience | Lloydminster
Lloydminster Kinsmen Hall
Lloydminster, Canada
Description
Understanding What Boys and Men Carry, and Where Healing Can Begin
New Direction Consulting invites professionals, leaders, teachers, healthcare workers, justice workers and community partners to a full-day, culturally grounded and trauma-aware professional development workshop.
The Men’s Healing Journey Experience helps participants understand the experiences that can shape boys and men throughout life. The journey begins with the first five years of childhood and explores the influence of family, safety, attachment, belonging, trauma, identity and culture. It then follows the journey through education, mental wellness, relationships, fatherhood, justice involvement, reintegration, healing, accountability and leadership.
This is an interactive learning experience that combines professional information, guided reflection, discussion and experiential activities.
Who Should Attend
This workshop welcomes both male and female participants, including:
Educators, teachers and school leaders
Healthcare and mental wellness professionals
Justice, corrections and reintegration workers
Social workers and family service providers
Indigenous and community leaders
Human resource professionals and organizational leaders
Frontline workers, advocates and program coordinators
Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the experiences of boys and men
What Participants Will Explore
Participants will:
Examine why the first five years of a child’s life are so important
Understand how family, safety and belonging influence development
Explore the effects of trauma, identity and cultural disconnection
Recognize barriers that prevent boys and men from seeking help
Examine coping, addictions, relationships and fatherhood
Understand justice involvement, survival responses and reintegration
Identify opportunities for prevention and earlier intervention
Explore healing, accountability and healthy leadership
Develop practical actions for their workplace, organization or community
Registration Includes
Full-day professional development workshop
Participant workbook and learning materials
Light refreshments
Certificate of participation
Opportunities for professional networking and relationship-building
A one-hour lunch break is provided. Participants may bring a lunch or purchase lunch nearby.
A Respectful Learning Environment
This workshop addresses subjects that may be emotionally reflective. Participants will never be required to disclose personal experiences. Everyone may participate at their own comfort level, take a break or step outside when needed.
This professional development workshop is educational and is not a substitute for counselling, therapy, medical care or crisis support.
Registration Options
Early Bird Registration: $199
Regular Registration: $249
Organizational Package: Five seats for $1,000
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Refund and Transfer Policy
Refunds are available until seven days before the event. After the refund deadline, registrations may be transferred to another participant by contacting New Direction Consulting. Refunds are not available for non-attendance.
Contact
New Direction Consulting
bookings@newdirectionconsulting.ca
306-420-9540
www.newdirectionconsulting.ca
Agenda
- 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration, Coffee and Networking
Participant check-in, refreshments and informal networking.
- 9:00 am - 9:25 am
Opening and Welcome
Opening prayer, welcome, facilitator introduction, group agreements and an overview of the day.
- 9:25 am - 9:30 am
Transition
Participants prepare for the opening presentation.
- 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Why We Are Here
Christopher Merasty introduces the purpose of the gathering, the realities facing boys and men and the importance of understanding, prevention and healing.
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Understanding the Struggles and Challenges of Incarceration
Terrence Bear shares lived and professional insight into incarceration, isolation, institutional barriers, reintegration and the challenges individuals face when returning to their families and communities.
- 10:30 am - 10:45 am
Wellness Break
Wellness Break
- 10:45 am - 11:15 am
Guest Speaker: Understanding Gang Life
A guest speaker shares insight into gang involvement, belonging, identity, survival, consequences and the pathways that can help people move toward positive change.
- 11:15 am - 11:25 am
Transition and Reflection
Participants are given time to reflect on the presentation and prepare for the next session.
- 11:25 am - 12:00 pm
Overcoming Addictions
A grounded discussion about addiction, coping, recovery, accountability and the supports required to create lasting change.
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
A one-hour catered lunch break and an opportunity to build professional and community connections. Lunch includes: - Soup and bannock - Assorted sandwiches - Salad - Desserts Please identify any dietary restrictions or food allergies during registration. While reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate dietary needs, an allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
- 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Interactive Workshop: Men’s Healing Journey Experience
Participants move through an interactive, culturally grounded and trauma-aware journey examining childhood, family, identity, trauma, mental wellness, relationships, justice involvement, healing and leadership.
- 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Wellness Break
Refreshments, rest and personal reflection before the facilitated circle.
- 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm
Guided Reflection Circle
Participants reflect on the Men’s Healing Journey Experience and discuss healing, accountability, prevention and professional responsibility. Personal disclosure is always voluntary.
- 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Closing Prayer, Closing Song and Adjournment
Final acknowledgements, closing prayer, closing song and formal conclusion of the workshop.
FAQs
- Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for professionals, leaders, teachers, healthcare workers, mental wellness teams, justice and corrections workers, social workers, service providers and community leaders. Anyone interested in better understanding and supporting boys, men and families is welcome.
- Are both men and women welcome to attend?
Yes. This professional development workshop welcomes male and female participants. The experience is designed to help all participants better understand what boys and men may carry throughout their lives and where healing, accountability and support can begin.
- What is included with my registration?
Registration includes the full-day workshop, participant materials, light refreshments, a catered lunch and a certificate of participation. Lunch includes soup and bannock, assorted sandwiches, salad and desserts.
- Will I be required to share personal experiences?
No. Personal disclosure is always voluntary. Participants may engage at their own comfort level and may step outside or take a break when needed. The workshop provides a respectful, culturally grounded and trauma-aware learning environment.
- What is the refund and ticket-transfer policy?
Refunds are available until seven days before the event. After the refund deadline, tickets may be transferred to another participant by contacting bookings@newdirectionconsulting.ca. Refunds are not available for non-attendance.
Testimonials
I gained a deeper understanding
The experience helped me better understand the challenges affecting sons, partners, families and communities, and how professionals can respond with greater awareness.
Culturally grounded and practical
The workshop was culturally respectful, practical and relevant to leadership, health and community services. I left with knowledge I can apply in my work.
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Lloydminster Kinsmen Hall
Lloydminster, Canada