Groups offer an opportunity to learn about yourself and others in a facilitated, dynamic social setting. They are a space to connect with others, develop a sense of community, take risks, work through difficulties, and get support for the challenges of life. For more info, or to be placed on the waitlist, please use the contact page.
Men's Process Groups
Hybrid Online/In-person Men's Group
- Now accepting new members. To be placed on the waitlist, use this form. -
Mondays, 12pm-1:30pm, 2x/month
This process group meets two times per month via Zoom, takes a break during July and August, and resumes in October. We hold occasional evening in-person meetings in Portland, about four times per year. To maximize connection and camaraderie, group size is limited to six people. Investment is $60 per session, with need-based sliding scale also available. An initial 8 session commitment is required.
In this men's group, our primary focus is on our present moment experience of ourselves, with each other. Groups are a powerful way to be witnessed, to find connection and support, to take risks, and to try out new behaviors. We will explore topics relevant to our experience as male-bodied people, such as relationships, identity, family, purpose, and more. We will explore our similarities, as well as our differences. Together, we will cultivate a space where diversity is welcomed and each unique perspective is valued.
As always, my intention is that this group be a welcoming, enriching, and just-challenging-enough addition to each participant's life that supports us each to grow more into ourselves. It is recommended that group members have the ongoing support of an individual or couple therapist. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Interested? Please contact Lucius for a complimentary 20-min Zoom call to see if this group would be a good fit for you.
Who may benefit from this group?
This type of group may be supportive for anyone seeking personal growth, social learning, and a sense of community and connection with others. Although there are no guarantees, many participants find process groups helpful for reducing social isolation, softening patterns of shame, learning how to communicate feelings, increasing emotional intelligence, and learning how to receive support from others, among other potential benefits.
Male-bodied adults of all identities, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and ability, are invited to participate.
When: Group will meet two times per month. Most meetings will happen 12pm-1:30pm on Mondays, with occasional evening in-person meetings in Portland. 8 session initial commitment required.
Where: via a HIPAA-compliant, secure video platform. Occasional evening in-person sessions take place about four times per year in Portland.
Investment: $60 per session. Need-based sliding scale options are available.
Group size is limited to 6 participants.
A little about your facilitator:
Some of my most powerful and long-lasting experiences of personal growth and healing have happened in groups. I'm excited to be able to offer this new men's process group as a place where we can come together, learn about ourselves and each other, and create bonds, connections, and experiences that will support each of us in our lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice, based on the traditional lands of the Wasco people in Corbett, OR. I was first introduced to gestalt therapy and process groups while attending the California Institute of Integral Studies. Since then, I have immersed myself in both gestalt and group facilitation training. I have always been drawn to group work and community process, and have been a men's group facilitator and participant since 2008. I am also a workshop leader and educator. I have a particular interest in utilizing groups, spirituality, and nature connection as avenues for personal growth and healing. I am committed to equity and inclusion, and is inspired by a vision of mental health care where all people feel welcome, valued, and empowered.
- Lucius Wheeler, LPC
