The B.C. Men's Resource Centre is a privately funded organization established to promote the equality of men, women and children in society through education and the development of positive outcomes in times of family crisis.
We are actively involved in ensuring balance in all matters relating to men and advocate political change in areas of bias and inequality. We hold the belief that fathers are essential in their children's lives. All efforts are made to enhance, support and protect this relationship.
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Services Offered
Anger Management Workshop This workshop is primarily for women and men who inappropriately express their anger toward strangers (eg. road rage, bar fights). The workshop is conducted in a group setting.
Anger Management Course A positive approach to dealing with conflict and anger in a healthy way. (See course outline on a separate page.) Focuses upon assisting men through these periods in a supportive non-judgmental fashion. The course is conducted in a group setting. Women may also take the course.
Respectful Relationships Counselling Eight individual counselling sessions focusing on developing healthier relationships through exploration of topics including self-esteem, attitudes toward women, sex and intimacy, alcohol and drugs in relationships, boundaries, empathy, listening skills, conflict resolution, and assertiveness.
Ending Partner Abuse This 26-session course is for individuals with ongoing or long-standing difficulties with anger and aggression in intimate relationships. Topics covered include forms of abuse, power and control, gender roles, non-threatening behaviour, respect, trust and support, honesty and accountability, and negotiation and fairness.
Fathers Without Custody/Access A support group to help men who have limited or no contact with their child(ren). Discussion of issues of loss, anger, confusion, dissatisfaction with the legal system, allegations of spousal or sexual abuse, and effective ways for coping with these stresses.
Fees and Payment
We offer individual, couple and family counselling on a sliding scale fee.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
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