Journey of Healing and Empowerment A Support Group for Men Seeking Healing and Empowerment

 

For More Information Contact

Ed Ashley : (509) 389-8585 Colin A. Dunbar : (509) 327-2127

 

Meeting Times

2nd and 4th Friday

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Location

Hillyard Baptist Church

2121 E. Wabash Ave. Spokane, WA 99217

 
 
 
 

Men of Compassion (MOC)

MOC provides support, mentorship, healing and empowerment for abused and abusive men through support groups, crisis counseling, educational forums and other support services. Groups are held at the Hillyard Baptist Church each 2nd and 4th Friday evening.

MOC also provides support, education, and personal skills training for men who are seeking recovery from controlling behaviors, abuse issues, dysfunctional patterns of thinking, feeling and doing, as they continue their journey of healing and empowerment.

 
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Objectives

To help participants:

  • Understand the dynamics of domestic violence; and how to end the inter-generational cycle of abuse.

  • Explore the impact of their family of origin, interpersonal relationships, and societal expectations, etc., that have contributed to their victimization and/or abusive tendencies; and how to overcome co-dependency through assertiveness skills and setting boundaries.

  • Identify new thought processes and methods to help them recover from past feelings of pain, hurt, anger, bitterness, guilt, shame, blame, etc., and make positive choices for self and family.

  • Practice what they learn in the group experience and apply to everyday situations so that they can have control over their lives, build and maintain healthy relationships.

  • Become more proficient and effective in communication, goal setting, stress management, and self-care.

12 Weekly Discussions

  1. Orientation and Overview

  2. The Dynamics of Domestic Violence

  3. Family of Origin Issues/Dealing With Grief and Loss

  4. Co-dependency and Setting Boundaries

5. Self-Esteem/Empowerment 

6. Dealing With Anger/Conflict Resolution 

7. Assertiveness Training Skills 

8. Forgiveness/Reconciliation/
Restitution 

9. Emotional Abuse and Messages 

10. Temperaments 

11. Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships 

12. Stress Management/Goal Setting/Self Care 

 

 “C” Empowerment

CHALLENGE : Negative messages, beliefs, and assumptions about your right to an abuse free environment 

CONFRONT : Your own fears about who you are and what you can think, feel and do 

CHANGE : Negative behaviors and patterns of relating to self and others 

CHOOSE : Positive, functional and empowering experiences 

 
 

Facilitators

Colin Dunbar

COLIN A. DUNBAR, D. Min., is a retired pastor and current Chaplain for WHEN. Colin is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and has conducted workshops and seminars on domestic violence issues, grief recovery, and interpersonal relationships. He is passionate about helping individuals discover their potential in Christ as they are on their journey of healing and empowerment.

 

Robert Leyva

For the last 3 years, ROBERT LEYVA has lived in the Cheney, Wash., area with his wife Maria and their son. Robert believes that GOD is mighty, real and active today which he has experienced through the fellowship with the Men of Compassion Support Group working side by side working with WHEN which encompasses Frieda’s Healing Center, Cleone’s Closet and Food Pantry, WHEN Fellowship and the Christians in Recovery Group.

 
 
 
 
 

Ed Ashley

ED ASHLEY lives in Spokane, Wash., and is currently doing sales, and credit card processing for businesses. He testifies that “By the grace of God I finally got it, but only keep it by staying diligent on a daily basis.” He plays the piano, bass guitar and sings to God’s honor and glory. Because of the deliverance he has received through the grace of God he wants to help other individuals find freedom from addictions and plans to facilitate recovery groups.