Hello and Welcome To Men Exploring Character
in Film and in Community
Expand your views of yourself.
Connect with a local community of other good men.
It's that good and it's that simple.
(But you have to register by March 10th)
in Film and in Community
Expand your views of yourself.
Connect with a local community of other good men.
It's that good and it's that simple.
(But you have to register by March 10th)
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Dale Rhodes, M.S., M.A. is a professional mentor and guide with a private practice focusing on The Enneagram since 1998. For over 20 years, he has facilitated interdisciplinary experiences for a vibrant community of people exploring The 9 Points of View together. His recently popular online courses for men to learn about their best selves through Literature, Film and The 9 Types bring him and his ongoing students great benefit. Bringing men from all walks of life together in community for depth work is his current professional focus and personal passion. He is fortunate to have always had solid male mentors and friends who help him stay afloat through life, as seen here. Join him exploring how to better understand and support other men.
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Men and Character Today:
Exploring Our Common Themes in 3 Films
Themes for The Man Who Values Certainty and Loyalty
Themes for The Man Who Values Relationships and Being Effective
Themes for The Man Who Values Action and Effect
Exploring Our Common Themes in 3 Films
- Introductions, Overview of The Themes for Men in 3 Films
- Thereafter, we will discuss one film each session and explore how we all relate to the broader themes in each male character
Themes for The Man Who Values Certainty and Loyalty
- Film: Mud (2019): discuss at April 2 Session
- Innocence, Family & Parents, Boyhood, Best Male Friends, The Wish for Safety/Security...
Themes for The Man Who Values Relationships and Being Effective
- Film: King Richard (2021): discuss at April 16 Session
- Image and Identity, Being a Householder, Role Models, Success, Lovers, Mentoring/Parenting/Relationships...
Themes for The Man Who Values Action and Effect
- Film: The Holdovers (2024): discuss at May 7 Session
- What Matters and Where You Can Be Of Effect, Community, Our Experiences of Power & Control, Midlife & Elderhood...
- Explore how all types of men have unique ways of being that we can all learn from and embody to be our own best man, to be more fully hu-man and alive.
- Expand your community of local friends who talk character development, meaning and modern masculinity.
- Have a more connected life outside of your work and your home.
- Deep learning and change happens over time and in continuous community. So, guys: Watch a film at home, and get together once every-other Thursday Nite to explore it.
- Just hit enter to join us. Like many others, you'll be glad you did.
This is a short, local film group for men about men.
No you don't need to know The Enneagram at all to enjoy this community course. It is only a background map to explore: "What challenges and values do these film characters address that can help us expand into our full selves as men today?" That is what starts our discussions on how boys and men develop Character throughout life.
You just arrive having watched the film and reviewed a short sheet about the character. Then you're ready to explore this man's character and values in yourself and amongst others. We'll hear from everyone in the group, and we'll hear from you. That's it.
No you don't need to know The Enneagram at all to enjoy this community course. It is only a background map to explore: "What challenges and values do these film characters address that can help us expand into our full selves as men today?" That is what starts our discussions on how boys and men develop Character throughout life.
You just arrive having watched the film and reviewed a short sheet about the character. Then you're ready to explore this man's character and values in yourself and amongst others. We'll hear from everyone in the group, and we'll hear from you. That's it.
Plan on solid presentation and facilitated discussions exploring all our ways of being men today.
Bring a friend, brother, son or partner with you. Adult men of all ages and walks of life are welcome.
Bring a friend, brother, son or partner with you. Adult men of all ages and walks of life are welcome.
"That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings,
that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
I enjoyed the use of the enneagram as a reference and expanding my knowledge of it to gain a vocab and insights and all that... but being in the group of men and getting to know them over time was also enjoyable. The more exposure I had to them while looking through the lens of the enneagram I had a better sense of who they really were and could connect deeper after just having met them. (Jack, 9)
I appreciated the broad overview of the Enneagram types and the opportunity to hear everyone's personal experience and how it related to his type. Since the concepts were relatively new to me, it was a good primer. I also felt the teaching team created a courageous space for participants to stretch themselves and practice vulnerability. (Glenn, 7)
Seeing all the different faces and being surprised when those individuals spoke with self-reflection, with ideas for their future work, and a respect for others in the group. It also taught me that my assumptions and profiling can be more inaccurate than I thought and reinforces my work in trusting that my scanning of the environment as a SelfPres Type Six is not always accurate, and that inaccuracy applies to more areas than I may think. (Kirk, 6)
I enjoyed most: “Being" with like minded Men who are open to deep personal growth work; and finding myself in a relational community of men that created positive energy, space for psychological safety, vulnerability which created openness, trust, respect, courage, non-judgement, empathy, willingness to show up and be seen despite uncertain outcomes. To listen and acknowledge the rich, power of "Story" from each man, including of myself. (Will, 2)
I am glad to be part of your community. I am really enjoying and benefiting from the time. I appreciate your wisdom, insight and unique lens on to each of the Types. As a lifelong student of how archetypes are and have been represented in the arts, I find your knowledge and contributions to be fantastic! Thanks. (David Widup, 4)
I appreciated the broad overview of the Enneagram types and the opportunity to hear everyone's personal experience and how it related to his type. Since the concepts were relatively new to me, it was a good primer. I also felt the teaching team created a courageous space for participants to stretch themselves and practice vulnerability. (Glenn, 7)
Seeing all the different faces and being surprised when those individuals spoke with self-reflection, with ideas for their future work, and a respect for others in the group. It also taught me that my assumptions and profiling can be more inaccurate than I thought and reinforces my work in trusting that my scanning of the environment as a SelfPres Type Six is not always accurate, and that inaccuracy applies to more areas than I may think. (Kirk, 6)
I enjoyed most: “Being" with like minded Men who are open to deep personal growth work; and finding myself in a relational community of men that created positive energy, space for psychological safety, vulnerability which created openness, trust, respect, courage, non-judgement, empathy, willingness to show up and be seen despite uncertain outcomes. To listen and acknowledge the rich, power of "Story" from each man, including of myself. (Will, 2)
I am glad to be part of your community. I am really enjoying and benefiting from the time. I appreciate your wisdom, insight and unique lens on to each of the Types. As a lifelong student of how archetypes are and have been represented in the arts, I find your knowledge and contributions to be fantastic! Thanks. (David Widup, 4)
If you understand The Enneagram over time, there ends up being benefit for all when we are in right measure with our own personality's core value and with the values of other healthy men. When learning more about character themes as they show up in men, we might just find our way to being...
In integrity and good humor, like Type 1 Idealists
Resourceful and humble, like Type 2 Connectors
Effective and truthful, like Type 3 Performers
Sensitive to others and authentic, like Type 4 Romantics
Wise in experience and accessible, like Type 5 Observers
Consciously loyal and courageous, like Type 6 Loyalists
Accepting, patient and expansive, like Type 7 Epicures
Vulnerable, strong and magnanimous, like Type 8 Protectors
Empathic, reflective and effective, like Type 9 Mediators
In integrity and good humor, like Type 1 Idealists
Resourceful and humble, like Type 2 Connectors
Effective and truthful, like Type 3 Performers
Sensitive to others and authentic, like Type 4 Romantics
Wise in experience and accessible, like Type 5 Observers
Consciously loyal and courageous, like Type 6 Loyalists
Accepting, patient and expansive, like Type 7 Epicures
Vulnerable, strong and magnanimous, like Type 8 Protectors
Empathic, reflective and effective, like Type 9 Mediators