Every session is unique, but you can expect each session to include large group and breakout room discussions framed around questions asked by our facilitators. We believe that learning is a cycle made up of Action, Reflection, and Sharing, and we use this model throughout our group sessions. While some sessions will be more focused on a particular skill or topic, others focus on all the men in the group sharing, supporting each other, and deepening the bonds of the group. As we always tell our participants, these are your groups. You, as much we, determine what they are like.

If you’re interested in joining one of our groups, schedule a discovery session with us so we can learn more about what you’re looking for, answer any questions you have, and talk you through our membership model. Depending on what you’re looking for, we may recommend a particular group.

If you’re looking to join an existing group, you’ll visit that group as a guest twice. If, after your second visit, you’re interested in joining, we’ll get you set up with a membership.

If you’re looking to join a new group, you’ll have a follow-up call with that group’s facilitator to talk through next steps and complete onboarding.

We ask that all new members commit to a minumim of three months when joining.

We have three membership levels:

Annual — $1600/year
Quarterly — $420/quarter
Monthly — $147/month

We accept payment via credit card or PayPal.

All memberships renew automatically and can be canceled at any time. We ask that all new members commit to three months, though you can pay monthly.

A big part of the men’s group experience is getting to connect 1:1 with other men in the group, including your facilitators. While each facilitator creates his own rules around how much access participants have to them outside of session hours, we also offer discounted coaching packages you can purchase in addition to your Arena Men’s Group membership.

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We believe that sharing and connection are key components of a successful men’s group. In fact, the work we do every two weeks over Zoom is a small portion of a group’s value. The Google Group is the place where participants interact between sessions. Group facilitators will ask questions in the group, send updates, and offer coaching. We encourage our participants to post in the Google Group to ask for support, share what’s going on in their lives, and acknoweldge other men in the group for their progress and growth.

When you join an Arena Men’s Group, you’ll receive a Google Group Guidelines document that will help you navigate how to participate in a way that generates and receives value.

Twice per year, each group has an Arena Retreat Weekend to gather in person. These retreats go from a Friday night (around 6pm) to Sunday midday (around 1pm). During this time, the group does a combination of workshop exercises, group bonding, and hanging out. It’s an amazing opportunity to get to know the other group members in a deeper way. Food and housing costs are not included and are gathered as a group.

Yes, after every session we assign what we call a Maximum Value Practice. This MVP is an opportunity for you to take what we’ve explored in the group and bring it into your life. Being in The Arena isn’t just about showing up differently when you’re in the men’s group but about bringing that difference to all of your relationships. Engaging with the MVPs isn’t always about completion but about striving to show up differently, be uncomfortable, and learn.

You must be at least 18-years-old to participate in an Arena Men’s Group, but that’s our only limitation. We have men from 29 to 74 in our groups and that diversity of age is something that many men find great value in. Wherever you are on the age spectrum, you’re welcome in our groups.

Our groups are open to anyone who identifies as a man. That’s that only definer we use. If you relate to yourself like you’re a man, you’re welcome in one of our groups. What it means to be a man is changing - masculinity is changing - and embracing that change is something we believe is paramount for creating loving and inclusive communities now and in the future.