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Weekend Workshop for Gay Men
Following the highly successful 'Journeying with The Velvet Rage' and 'The Velvet Rage Weekend Exploration' workshop series, there is another chance to experience the power and wisdom of the book in this interactive weekend workshop. |
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From the book
"The gay male world today is characterised by seductive beauty, artful creativity, flamboyant sexuality, and, encouragingly, unprecedented acceptability in society. Yet despite the progress of the recent past, gay men still find themselves asking, "Are we really better off?" The inevitable by product of growing up gay in a straight world continues to be the internalization of shame, a shame gay men may strive to obscure with a facade of beauty, creativity, or material success.
Drawing on contemporary psychological research, the author's own journey to be free of anger and of shame, as well as the stories of many of his friends and clients, The Velvet Rage outlines the three distinct stages to emotional well-being for gay men."
– from THE VELVET RAGE |
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The workshop
Ade Adeniji & Darren Brady return with their Weekend Exploration workshop for gay men inspired by'The Velvet Rage - overcoming the pain of growing up Gay in a Straight man's world'. The workshop processes will include discussions in small and large group, storytelling, journalling, psychological exploration, coaching, book work and self-reflection.
By attending this interactive and engaging workshop, participants will:
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Gain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development
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Develop an increased awareness of their behaviour and emotions
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Be engaged in a healing process
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Identify tools to improve their sense of self and their relationships
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Gain clarity on next steps for themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in
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Experience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men
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Create a positive and supportive new network
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Gain a greater sense of living as a gay man in 2012 and beyond
For more information about their work with gay men, visit www.thequestawaitsyou.com |
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Feedback from past workshops
Some feedback from those who have attended The Velvet Rage inspired workshop series:
"As someone who has become disheartned by the commercial gay scene, I was impressed with the workshop and the way it reminded me that gay men have a depth of experience, an intergrity and a nobility that is second to none"
– Ian
"Helped me deal with past issues"
- Giampiero
"I'd recommend this to anyone who's ready to ask some questions about why they behave as they do. It's challenging at times, but deeply rewarding. Darren and Ade are a class act!"
– Ben
"It felt like my third coming out. After coming out of the closet, then out of the HIV closet and finally and powerfully coming out of the closet, I had made for myself in which I was suffocating. Thank you guys"
- Paul
"For anyone interested in listening to others and re-examining their lives"
– Adam
"A life changing experience that shows that there is a caring gay community"
- Thomas
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Ade Adeniji is a Coach, Facilitator, and Organisational Consultant.
Darren Brady is a Coach, Facilitator and Creative Producer.