Coming out.

DESCRIPTION:

  • Coming out is an ongoing process for many gay men who want to declare their sexuality. This module helps men know if they want to come out, how to plan for it and how to face positive and negative reactions.

ISSUES:

  • You're a gay man but are struggling to come out as such, maybe through fear of being rejected by those around you.
  • You're living a secret life and feel guilty. 

OUTCOMES:                                         

  • At the end of this course, you will have increased your confidence and authenticity as a gay man.
  • By following the tools in this course, you will have learned techniques to deal with any negative reactions surrounding coming out.

 

The Wheel of Life:

DESCRIPTION:

  • The Wheel of Life is a Life Coaching technique that can be used to identify those areas of a person’s life that are not in balance and where they feel unsatisfied. By working with a Life Coach, the client can identify targets, and decide the steps they need to take to achieve their goals.

ISSUES:

  • You don't feel satisfied or fulfilled in certain areas of your life.
  • You want to know how you can gain balance and clarity as a gay man.

OUTCOMES:

  • At the end of this course, you will have investigated and highlighted those areas of your life that are not in balance and that need addressing.
  • You will have learned life coaching techniques that will enable you to lead a more balanced and empowered life.

 

Internalized Homophobia:

DESCRIPTION:

  • Internalised Homophobia is probably the biggest issue that gay men face every day. It is the belief that we are not good enough because we are gay and this leads to negative thoughts and behaviours. But through life coaching those destructive beliefs can be replaced with empowering ones.

ISSUES:

  • As a gay man you might feel the following as a result of internalized homophobia.
  • Depression and anxiety.
  • Low self-esteem.
  • Fear of intimacy.
  • Trust issues.
  • Difficulty in accepting your sexual orientation.

OUTCOMES:

  • At the end of this course, you will have learned how internalized homophobia affects almost every aspect of gay men’s lives in a negative way.
  • Through recognising that internalised homophobia is based around an incorrect belief system you will be better empowered to challenge it and live a more empowered life.

 

DESCRIPTION:

  • Many gay men suffer from a lack of self-love where an individual does not value or appreciate themselves, resulting in negative self-perception and self-worth. This module examines its causes and how it can be addressed.

ISSUES:

  •  As a gay man you might feel the following as a result of a lack of love for yourself:
  • Depression and anxiety.
  • Self-criticism.
  • Body image issues.
  • Difficulty setting boundaries.

OUTCOMES:

  • At the end of this course, you will have improved your mental health and well-being.
  • By learning how self-love is an important concept, you will have increased self-acceptance and confidence.