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First Step
(A Program For Men)
Most of us have affected by abuse and violence These behaviours are learned and are likely to be repeated in your family by future generations unless you step forward, take responsibility and make changes.

Men,
In Your Relationship Are You...


  • Using put downs, mind games, guilt trips?
  • Yelling, breaking things?
  • Wanting to control where your partner goes, what she does, her friendships?
  • Making threats?
  • Physically striking out?
  • Wondering why your partner or children are backing off, afraid or distant?
  • Saying "sorry" often?
  • Angry about changes in your lives?
  • Having trouble letting someone go?
If any of the above apply to you, you are not alone. Help is available. We respect men with the courage to step forward and take responsibility and can provide tools and support to help you change your behaviour.
PROGRAM GOALS

To increase the safety of women and children.
To treat men and partners of men in our program with respect.

GROUP GOALS

To help men face up to and accept full responsibility for their own abusive behaviour.

To look at ways we avoid taking responsibility for our own abusive behaviour, such as minimization, denial, blame, self-pity, and others.

To learn and practice respectful, alternative, nonabusive ways of relating and dealing with life problems.

WHAT MEN SAY

This program has changed my life so far. I've learned to treat my wife with respect and my family is the world to me. I'm not perfect and some days are tough, but I'm determined to better myself.

My patience, understanding, and listening have all improved. These skills help my home life, social life, and work environment.

I was ordered by the courts to come to this program, and now I know it is worth while. I wish I could have attended earlier.

This is the best thing that I could have done. It has helped my relationship, stopped some abuse, and taught me about myself and things I could change.

I have learned to respond rather than react to situations.

The group is a good way to open eyes. It helps people realize their way is not always best.



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