Mind Health Toronto

05/03/2026

Break the Pattern. Respond Differently.
A 6-week, in-person men’s group in Toronto focused on improving relationships at home and at work. This structured, experiential group helps men recognize and change recurring patterns like shutdown, reactivity, and avoidance—through real-time feedback, skill-building, and practice.

Participants learn how to regulate emotions, communicate more effectively, and repair after conflict in a supportive and accountable environment.

Start Date: September 29, 2026
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 PM
Location: Midtown Toronto
Facilitator: Larry Borins, MSW, RSW, RP

More information / inquire:
https://larryborins.com/2026/04/26/mens-group-redefining-strength/
📞 416-546-5511
✉ [email protected]

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how hard relationships can be—even for people who genuinely want them to work.

The same conversations that go nowhere.

The moments where you shut down—or say something you regret.

The distance that builds, even when you don’t want it to.

I see this a lot in the men I work with. And it’s not because they don’t care.

Most were never taught how to stay present in those moments—how to recognize what’s happening inside them before they shut down, react, or pull away.

So I’ve been building something around that.

I’m starting a 6-week, in-person men’s group in Toronto — a space where men can bring what’s actually happening in their lives and work through it in real time, with other guys.

Not just talking about it. Learning to catch the moment before it goes sideways — and respond differently.

If this makes you think of someone, pass it along.
If it resonates for you, you’re welcome to reach out directly.

Details here 👇
https://mindhealthtoronto.com/mind-health-updates/

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