You’ve probably had the same argument more than once. The moment things get tense and you go quiet. The reaction that comes out sharper than you intended. The conversation you keep avoiding — until the distance does the talking.
Most guys recognize these moments. What’s harder to see is what’s underneath them — old ways of protecting yourself, reactions that once made sense, and something in you that gets overwhelmed when things start to matter.
It’s not weakness. It’s not bad character.
It’s a pattern.
Insight helps. But it doesn’t interrupt the pattern.
Most guys were never taught how to deal with this. So they push through. Man up. Shut down. Try to manage it on their own.
That can change.
What actually changes.
Awareness
Knowing what you feel in real time — before you react.
Regulation
Not getting hijacked by emotions.
Accountability
Owning your impact on others.
Relational Skill
Communicating, repairing, and staying present under pressure.
How it works.
This isn’t a class — and it’s not just a place to talk.
You bring in what’s actually happening in your life, and we work at it together in the room. In real time. When you get defensive, go quiet, or avoid — the other men will respectfully keep it real.
Not to judge you, but to give you something most men never get: honest feedback about your impact.
About the Facilitator
Larry Borins, MSW, RSW, RP
Registered Psychotherapist and experienced group facilitator with 20 years of clinical expertise working with men and couples stuck in the same relational patterns. Larry’s work focuses on helping men move out of defensiveness, avoidance, and emotional shutdown — and into accountability, clarity, and real connection. His approach is direct, honest, and experiential — because insight alone doesn’t change anything. Practice does.
Who this is for.
This group is for guys who know something needs to change — but haven’t been able to shift it on their own.
You keep hitting the same wall. Or you’re coming out of a relationship trying to understand what happened. Or the pattern keeps showing up everywhere — at work, with your kids, with anyone you get close to.
You just need to be willing to show up.
If honesty and vulnerability feel uncomfortable — you’re in the right place.
Program details.
For 6 sessions — 2 hours a week over 6 weeks. May be partially covered under extended health benefits. A free 30-minute consultation is included to assess fit and answer any questions.
The next group starts September 2026.
Spots are limited to 8–10 men. Applying is simple — and starts with a conversation, not a commitment:
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