Men’s Business Retreat is a family enrichment process. The program is designed to assist all types of men to better connect with their siblings or those in their care. Men’s Business Retreat is for fathers and male care givers. It provides opportunities to explore the self and relationships, by implementing processes for building greater respect and increased self-awareness.
WHAT IS IT?
Men’s Business Retreat is a journey of fun, reflection, learning and self-discovery. It consists of a time away where families can connect, to explore and enhance their relationships.
It is about adventure and is a needs-based program with a flexible process. It helps men, their sons, daughters and others in their care to discover more of how they operate, communicate and relate.
Men’s Business Retreat may include one man and those in his care or an extended group of family members.
Men’s Business Retreat is an opportunity to reflect on relationships, gain greater awareness of personal styles
and behaviours, obtain feedback and set goals for the future. It assists self-empowerment by providing an understanding of how beliefs, values, thinking, feelings and behaviour impact the self and others. Men’s Business Retreat is family and personal development.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
A retreat is organised with those involved. The location, resources and needs are discussed and determined.
A program outline is developed in collaboration with the participants. The program outline becomes a guide and is adapted to suit the group or personal needs and requirements.
During the retreat, sessions are facilitated in a gentle and professional manner aimed at bringing people together.
The retreat is about escaping routines and getting away to explore, within and without.
SESSIONS
Men’s Business Retreat consists of fun activities combined with times for reflection, discussion and self-exploration. The sessions are informal and needs based.
OTHER MENS BUSINESS
Specialist programs can be developed by Smash the Sky staff in collaboration with organisations and individuals. Typical programs may include specific sessions, outings (special days out), trips away or a combination of these activities. Both individual and group sessions may be included.
REFLECTION
Various theoretical models and frameworks for reflection are used. Reflective practice is assisted by the use of a group log, personal journals, session ‘Learning Logs’ and other appropriate tools. Critical Reflection is used and embedded within the process.
WHAT IS ACHIEVED?
Outcomes
Men’s Business Retreat is process rather than outcome focused.
The process leads to group and personal outcomes that are designed to nurture emotional and psychological development, build resilience and self-empowerment. The needs based nature of the program helps determine the focus of the outcomes.
Group Outcomes
- Creation of a safe environment to assist in self-exploration and feedback.
- Enhancement of relationships by development of trust, respect and empathy.
Personal Outcomes
- Increased self-awareness and self-empowerment by
self-exploration and change.
- Increased learning of personal needs and needs of others through participation in activities and feedback.
- Enhancement of self-esteem and self-confidence through group participation and self-development.
- Movement to interdependency through self-awareness and application of practice techniques.
- Increased learning of types, styles and behaviours of self and others by observation, participation and discussion.
- Development of emotional and psychological fitness by change practice, participation and feedback.
Mens Business offers the possibility to develop awareness and resilience. An opportunity to connect with your family and build your relationships.
