Men’s Emotional Health Group
Movement. Meditation. Message.
A donation-based sanctuary for men to reconnect with their emotional selves in community.
Many of us learned early that emotions were weakness. Anger was allowed—but tenderness, fear, and sadness were often silenced. These messages shaped our emotional lives during critical years and continue to affect our relationships, health, and sense of self. The Men’s Emotional Health Group offers a safe space to explore and begin reshaping those patterns through body awareness, reflection, and connection.
What to Expect Each Session
1. Grounding & Stretching (20–25 mins)
We begin with mindful, full-body stretching to release tension and reconnect with where emotion lives in the body. No fitness experience needed—just breath, movement, and awareness.
2. Guided Body Scan Meditation (20–25 mins)
Next, we move inward through a gentle body scan, noticing areas of tension, numbness, or discomfort. This process helps you reconnect to your body’s signals—without trying to fix or change anything.
You may experience emotion, memory, or stillness. All are welcome.
3. Message – Discussion Circle (40–60 mins)
We close with an open, voluntary sharing circle. You can reflect on what surfaced during the session—or speak on anything you’re carrying in your life. There is no pressure to share, and no one is here to give advice. Listening is part of the healing.
What to Bring & Wear
Please wear loose or comfortable clothing that allows for stretching. Bring a mat or blanket for seated meditation and comfort.
Core Values
• Confidentiality and respect
• Speaking from personal experience
• No judgment, no fixing—just presence and truth
Who It’s For
• Men feeling lonely, disconnected, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck
• Men seeking a community where honesty, kindness, and vulnerability are welcome
• All backgrounds, identities, and orientations are respected. No prior experience is needed.
Why It Matters
“Boys who can’t express themselves are more likely to suffer in silence, to erupt in rage, or to become emotionally shut down. They grow into men who are strangers to themselves.”
— bell hooks
We are not here to diagnose or fix—we are here to feel, unlearn, reconnect, and grow.
Facilitator Bio: Daniel Ortega
I’m a single father of three who has spent years navigating deep grief and emotional pain after personal loss. As a massage therapist, energy worker, and personal trainer, I’ve helped many people release the emotional weight their bodies carry.
This group is the space I wish I had when I was struggling. I’m not here as a therapist—but as a guide, witness, and fellow traveler.
Details
🗓 When: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7pm – 9pm
📍 Where: Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, Union Hall; 80 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749
💰 Cost: Donation-based – no one turned away
📩 Contact & RSVP:
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Space is Limited — Please RSVP
Group size is limited to 15 participants to help create a grounded and focused space.
Please email to RSVP and hold your spot.
If you reserve a space and can’t make it, we kindly ask that you let us know so someone else may attend in your place.
If interest exceeds capacity, we will consider starting a waitlist or offering an additional time slot.
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