# Event Details - **Event Name**: What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? Join our Support Group - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:15 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: If you’re navigating the responsibilities of fatherhood, caregiving, relationships, or everyday life, you may be carrying stress, pressure,About this EventThe safest thing a child can have is a man willing to keep growing.Many men were taught to provide, protect, stay strong, and handle problems on their own. Today, men are also expected to be emotionally available, communicate openly, repair relationships, and raise emotionally healthy children—often without having been shown how.This group is not about criticizing masculinity or teaching men to be perfect fathers. It is a supportive space for men who want to become more emotionally present, intentional, and connected—to the children in their lives, to their partners, and to themselves.You Don’t Have to Figure It Out AloneIn this therapist-led group, men can speak honestly, receive support without judgment, learn practical relationship skills, and connect with others navigating similar responsibilities.Conversations will be guided by the needs and experiences of group members and may include:Fatherhood and caregivingAnger and emotional regulationStress, burnout, and work-life balanceMarriage and relationship challengesCommunication and repairing after conflictShame, loneliness, grief, and vulnerabilityIdentity and changing expectations of masculinityRaising boys and raising girlsBreaking unhealthy family patternsBecoming the kind of man you needed growing upEnrollment is limited to just 10 men to create a supportive, intimate environment where everyone has time to share, receive guidance, and build meaningful connections.Led by Sean Palmer:Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #161917Supervised by Marina Edelman, LMFT #51009M.A. in Teaching (2017)TrueMe® Counseling TherapistGroup DetailsBeginning: Saturday, July 11, 2026Time: Thursdays • 7:00–8:15 PM PSTAttend: In person or virtuallyGroup Size: Limited to 10 peopleInvestment: $40 per sessionYou do not have to be struggling—or have all the answers—to belong here. Whether you are adjusting to fatherhood, trying to strengthen your relationships, or working to become a more emotionally present man, you are welcome.Strong Men. Safe Kids.Because emotionally safe children begin with emotionally safe adults. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/999299d0-aa85-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w493-h740-dc081838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/99bd5350-aa85-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w620-h740-dcb8d8e8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thousand-oaks/what-does-being-a-strong-man-mean-to-you-join-our-support-group/100001990666925361 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 11 hours 15 minutes - Location: California - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Thousand Oaks - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: California - **lat**: 34.1397933 - **long**: -118.8231703 - **full address**: California, 32107 Lindero Canyon Rd Ste 202, Thousand Oaks, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? Join our Support Group - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e81a66ec90d20a32916a9a3e790e835618ce1187f791927f2731bad67b2fdb96-rimg-w1200-h500-dc161812-gmir.jpg?v=1780335984 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? Join our Support Group being held? - **A:** What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? Join our Support Group takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:15 pm at California, 32107 Lindero Canyon Rd Ste 202, Thousand Oaks, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? Join our Support Group? - **A:** What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? Join our Support Group is organized by Edelman Counseling. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? Join our Support Group is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Thousand Oaks, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? Join our Support Group sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "What Does Being a Strong Man Mean to You? 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