How to start a men's group

Resources from experienced practitioners to help you get started

If you’re interested in starting a men’s group, here is a list of resources to help you get started. All are excellent resources from experienced practitioners.

Quick reads

• Basic format and agreements: Jonny Miller’s guidelines for starting a men’s group

• Why start a group, format guidelines, agreements, example topics, launch tips, tips for success: Andrew Horn’s guide to starting a men’s group

• Should you join an existing one or start your own? Alex Olshonsky’s notes

Long read

• The original manual for men’s work. Goes over recruiting, has in-depth notes on how to run the first 8 meetings, and troubleshooting tips for when problems arise: A Circle of Men by Bill Kauth

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