Being A Man: Workshops
We have a brilliant variety of workshops taking place throughout the Being a Man event. See below for more details about what is on offer, as well as workshop times and where within The Hold, Ipswich you can find them. All workshops are FREE and require no previous experience. No pre-booking necessary either, we are just asking everyone to sign up on the day.
Introduction to the Mental Health Toolkit
Suffolk Mind
10:30am and 1:30pm, Seminar Room A
Our Introduction to the Mental Health Toolkit will help you begin to discover more about your Emotional Needs, and the innate resources we have to get them met. This will empower you to start supporting yourself and the people around you.
Body Image and Art
Guy Cry Club CIC
10:30am and 1:30pm, Education Room
Art can be a brilliant tool for expressing ourselves, especially when we don’t have the words to say how we feel. In this workshop Director of Guy Cry Club CIC, Ben Driver will guide you through a process of creative expression. Participants will be invited to create a piece of art in response to the theme of ‘Body Image’; how we feel about our own body, what we think of beauty standards, what ideas we have about what a man should or could look like and everything in between.
Tea & Chat
MANUP?
10:30am and 1:30pm, Seminar Room B
Join Dan and Sam from MANUP? as they delve into the often-taboo topics of booze, drugs, and sex, and the alarmingly thin line between casual use and addiction. In this candid discussion, they'll unpack the psychological undercurrents that can lead to substance abuse and dependency, exploring how what starts as pleasure can spiral into a coping mechanism. They'll also shed light on the mental health crises intertwined with these addictions, breaking down barriers and bringing to the forefront the conversations we need to have. Whether you're struggling, know someone who is, or just want to be more informed, this talk is an essential step towards understanding and compassion.
Talk Club Taster Session
TalkClub
10:30am and 1:30pm, Auditorium
Talk Club is a UK male mental health charity helping men to improve their mental fitness. They prefer to call it mental fitness because their talking groups actively help men to understand how they’re feeling by asking ‘How are you? Out of 10?’ then explaining why. It helps to build resilience, and the numbers prove it.
Join Joe Thomson as he provides a safe space to explore what you can expect from a Talk Club meetup, how their approach to mental fitness has helped men and further opportunities for attending regular meets. Open to men over 18.
Connecting to yourself through Breath and Movement
Yogability
12pm, Seminar Room A
Yogability’s fusion between authentic yoga and innovative techniques brings a fresh perspective to the yoga community. This intuitive workshop will guide participants through breathwork, movement and meditation to alleviate anxiety, reduce physical and emotional stress, and provide a greater sense of connection to self.
Storytelling for Fathers
Chapter 82
12pm, Seminar Room B
Dan Sedgwick is a local storyteller and father of 5 who uses the magic of stories from all over the world every day in his work and family life. Hear some stories, learn about the benefits of telling stories and learn some stories to tell to your children and techniques to learn more.
Relaxation Station
Wellbeing Suffolk
12pm, Auditorium
Everyone could benefit from a little relaxation, and that's exactly what this session provides. Guided by one of our clinicians this workshop will walk you through some evidence-based relaxation techniques that you can implement into day-to-day life.
