Self-help courses for gay men

What does each programme take?

It takes commitment from you to work on each one of four Workout sessions, starting each one at the beginning of the week. So for a month you need to be ready to work steadily during each week through the exercises we provide for you within the programme. You need some time to take out, to be quiet, and reflect.

This leads on to doing things you’ve decided will make a difference and to meet life head-on, with courage, confidence and energy – all so that you can be more the person you are and have it supremely in you to be.

We help you to start slow, warming up; then we take you through exercises to look at how you are and how you do things now, and what you might explore to change things for the better. We consider together how to build your strength and commit to changes that will allow you to deal effectively with the area of life that you want to look at.

You take responsibility, with our help, and you make it happen!

What do the Fit to Thrive programmes include?

Each Work out session of the programme over the four weeks will:

outline some of the major issues and challenges in the area we’re considering;
take you step by step through carefully designed exercises and activities which allow you to reflect, understand yourself and others more, and act to make lasting change;
offer tips, advice, insights and guidance in what you can do and change to improve the quality of well-being in your life.

How does it work?

The Fit to Thrive links below will take you to a description of the individual self-coaching programmes within each section.

- Out there, online and Mr Right
- In for the long run
- Image, age and body

Have a look through, without having to buy, and see what they might offer you. You can preview each programme for no cost by clicking the Preview button; you will then see more detail about what that particular programme offers. If you’d then like to download, just click on the Buy Now programme link and it will take you to payment and help to download your chosen programme. Then you just get on with it, work through the exercises in the Workout sessions, and make the most of your love, life and all those people around you.

Finding a boyfriend

This programme will enable you to:
-   gain confidence in going out to look for a boyfriend;
-   be clear on where to go and look for a boyfriend;
-   make and keep to a plan, and take the first steps in finding a boyfriend.

Keeping a boyfriend

This programme will enable you to:
-    understand better what it takes to keep a relationship going;
-   take responsibility for the way you relate to your boyfriend;
-   strengthen the bond between you and your boyfriend.

Esteem on the scene

This programme will enable you to:
-    be confident at gay venues;
-   treat yourself with respect, and have a sure and firm sense of self-worth;
-   be truly yourself wherever you are on the scene.

Body image

This programme will enable you to:
-    replace negative messages about your body with positive ones;
-    look and feel better;
-    feel comfortable in your own skin, on the scene and in the bedroom.

Fidelity

This programme will enable you to:
-    know exactly what you mean by being faithful;
-    maintain harmony with your boyfriend;
-    enjoy healthy sexual and emotional relationships.

Age difference

This programme will enable you to:
-    explore and deal with your concerns about the age gap;
-    be more confident about your relationship;
-    plan for your future together.

Internet dating

This programme will enable you to:
-    understand better what you are looking for, and where best to find it;
-    write a profile that attracts the right sort of person;
-    improve your chances of meeting the man of your dreams.

Getting older

This programme will enable you to:
-    identify the issues you face as you get older as a gay man;
-    decide on steps that will make life pleasant and exciting for you;
-    make and follow a plan to ensure your needs are met.

Money in relationships

This programme will enable you to:
-    be able to talk openly and honestly with your boyfriend about money;
-    have reduced the conflicts caused by money;
-    have developed a healthy attitude towards money and its uses.

Civil partnerships

This programme will enable you to:
-    explore what your options are;
-    work out if a civil partnership is for you;
-    decide how to mark your civil partnership.

Bereavement

This programme will enable you to:
-    look after yourself as you go through the grieving process;
-    identify and obtain the support you need as you grieve;
-    honour your deceased loved one through continuing to live.

Fit to thrive:
Self-coaching

Designed for you if you want to work on your own to make things happen in your life for the better!

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