Dads’ Support Group

Group Type: Support Group

Goals of the Group:

• To provide a safe and supportive space for dads to connect and share their experiences.
• To help dads navigate the challenges and rewards of fatherhood.
• To foster personal growth and emotional well-being among group members.

Who Is The Group For?

• Dads seeking a community to connect with and learn from other fathers.
• Individuals looking to improve their parenting skills and emotional intelligence.
• Those aiming to balance professional responsibilities with family life.

Discussion Topics:

• The responsibilities and challenges of being a provider and protector.
• Work-life balance and being present for family.
• Emotional expression and addressing societal taboos.
• Parenting values, styles, and challenges.
• Balancing romantic relationships after having kids.
• Prioritizing physical and mental health.
• Balancing fatherhood with personal goals and self-fulfillment.

What Will We Talk About?

• The unique challenges and rewards of fatherhood.
• Strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Techniques for emotional expression and connection with family.
• Different parenting styles and their impacts.
• Ways to rekindle romantic relationships and embrace changes in family dynamics.
• Methods for prioritizing personal health and self-fulfillment.

Glimpse of the Session:

• Session 1: Introduction & the Universe of Dads

  • The provider and the protector: a responsibility of finances & more.
  • Work-life balance: Dads often face the challenge of meeting their professional responsibilities while being present for their family.
  • Providing an outlet for emotional expression, addressing societal taboos.

• Session 2: Parenting & Emotional Connection

  • Knowing your values & what you want your kids to learn.
  • Mindfulness exercises & ways to connect with your kids.
  • Learning and discussing different parenting styles.
  • Discussing parenting challenges & sharing stories.

• Session 3: Relationship with Partner After Becoming Dad

  • Discussing the challenges of balancing a romantic relationship after having kids.
  • Discussing how to rekindle love life and balance it with dad responsibilities.
  • Learning to embrace change in love life, family dynamics, & how to be a better partner.

• Session 4: Identity, Health & Self-Fulfillment

  • Learning ways to prioritize physical and mental health.
  • Balancing fatherhood with personal goals and self-fulfillment.

Please note that the session topics, order, and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.