Essentials:
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
8:00 – 10:15 pm
6 months (starts 2/11/2026)
Pay-what-you-can: $60–90 per session
Registration in advance
Fixed group of 6 - 8 participants
All ages welcome
Who This Is For:
This six-month Men’s Encounter Group is for men who want to communicate more clearly, handle conflict better, and show up with steadiness under pressure—at work, at home, and in their communities.
The work is practical, relational, and grounded in real conversations with other men—not theory, not spirituality, and not performance.
What You’ll Develop:
The capacities developed here support you to:
Initiate hard conversations without escalating or shutting down,
Communicate directly and respectfully,
Navigate differing perspectives with people you care about.
These are skills you’ll use immediately in everyday life.
What the Group Is Like:
This group is a place to practice showing up under real relational pressure. Together, we’ll notice when we’re getting reactive, withdrawing, or trying to “win”—and learn how to stay present and engaged instead.
Unlike the drop-in Men’s Fire Circle, cross-talk is encouraged and essential to the learning. You’ll learn by engaging directly with others and by witnessing men work through real situations in real time.
Each session focuses on practice, honest feedback, and reflection—paying attention to how stress, emotion, and communication actually show up in your body and behavior.
What This Is Not:
This group is not group therapy. There’s no diagnosis, treatment plan, or expectation to process past trauma. The focus is on practical, present-moment skill-building—how you communicate, handle conflict, and stay grounded in real relationships.
Commitment & Structure:
Fixed circle of 6–8 men committed for six months,
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8:00–10:15 pm,
Begins February 11, 2026,
Sessions incorporate sauna and cool-downs,
Pay-what-you-can: $60–90 per session (paid in advance; full series commitment expected).
This is not a drop-in experience—it’s a consistent practice with the same group of men over time.
Group Standards:
We commit to:
Owning our thoughts, feelings, and actions,
Replacing defensiveness with curiosity when possible,
Being willing to hear how we land with others,
Presence and confidentiality,
Creating a space free from domination, posturing, or bigotry of any kind.
Practical Details:
Participants are welcome to arrive early to use the sauna and cold plunge before the formal start. The circle begins promptly at 8:15 pm. The door will be locked at that time to protect the focus and consistency of the group.
Is This a Fit?
This group works best for men who are functioning adults—capable in their lives, willing to be honest, and interested in improving how they show up in relationships at work and in life.
Led by Matthew Sloane, facilitator of the SaunaGlo Men’s Fire Circle.
Raise Your Hand:
To express interest in joining the group beginning in the new year:
While SaunaGlo hosts events that welcome a variety of gender identities, this particular group is intended for those who identify as male. The group has no religious affiliations.