King, Warrior, Magician, Lover Men's Reading Group

In a small group setting, participants will read, explore, discuss, and engage in the material from this seminal work in men’s issues by Douglas Gillette & Robert Moore. In a world where masculinity is often neglected and even denigrated, this group offers an opportunity for men to engage issues relevant to them, their lives, inner values, and overall well-being. Through the use of Archetypal Psychology, we will embark on a quest to re-discover the place of healthy masculinity in the world at large, discover our personal selves, and re-gain a sense of meaning in our life. Future groups may focus on James Hillmans’ “Puer and Senex” and/or the author’s “Myth, Masculinity & Me.” 

Generating Positive Models of Masculinity:

Psychotherapists can play a crucial role in supporting healthy and

prosocial expressions of masculinity. By inviting clients to explore

their expressions of masculinity without judgment, clinicians

can reduce shame and facilitate change in alignment with their

clients’ values and predispositions. Male therapists can help

men recognize and challenge harmful stereotypes and societal

pressures that might be contributing to their presenting issues.

When masculinity is explored without bias, male clients feel less

threatened and will be more receptive to the development of

key therapeutic factors such as relationality, empathy, emotional

intelligence, and resilience. (Levy, 2025)

Supporting Male-Only Spaces

Psychotherapists can support the existence of male-only spaces

by recognizing and validating the unique needs and experiences

of men inside and outside the psychotherapy context. By

facilitating group sessions exclusively for men, therapists allow

for an environment where men can discuss contentious or socially

taboo issues related to their experience and expression of gender.

These spaces allow men to explore their emotions, challenges, and

personal growth in ways that are more difficult in mixed-gender

settings. Ultimately, these spaces offer men an opportunity for

introspection, solidarity, and personal development that can

enhance their overall well-being and contribute positively to their

male identity, as well as their roles in family and society. (Levy, 2025)

Levy, Yediya. “Crisis: Psychological Insights for Men and Boys” in Frontiers in Mental Health: Journal of the Open Therapy Institute. February, 2025.

This is a male-only space. That is, for those individuals “assigned” male at birth and continue to identify as such. This is not meant to exclude anyone, but rather to meet the needs of a specific, under-served demographic and keep the space safe and open for those particular participants. All participants must utilize, or be comfortable with, “he/him” pronouns. No exceptions. For clarification, please inquire directly