Why movement
A different way in, for people who don't want another talk
Plenty of people, men and boys especially, find it hard to sit in a circle and talk about how they're feeling. Movement offers another way in.
Stress, pressure and difficult experiences often show up in the body as tension, tiredness or feeling constantly on edge. A guided session gives people time to notice that, breathe, and settle, without having to explain anything to anyone.
People leave with a few simple practices they can use again on their own: before a shift, a meeting, an exam, or a difficult conversation.
Who it's for
Wherever your people are
Employers and workplaces
A practical wellbeing session for teams on site, in the depot or in the office. It sits well alongside our men's wellbeing workshops and workplace circles.
Workplace wellbeingColleges and sixth forms
A calm, practical session for students under pressure, as part of tutor time, enrichment or a wellbeing week.
Schools
Delivered with your safeguarding lead, as part of PSHE, a wellbeing day or targeted support for a group of students.
Young Brothers schools workCommunity centres, charities and support services
For community groups, recovery services, housing and youth projects that want a gentle, body-based way to support the people they work with.
What a session includes
Gentle, practical and at everyone's own pace
Gentle, accessible movement
No experience needed. Every movement is optional and can be done seated.
Breathwork
Simple breathing practices people can use again on their own, at work, before an exam or at home.
Grounding and stillness
A few quiet minutes to land and let things slow down, without forcing anything.
Optional sharing
Nobody has to speak. Silence is welcome and respected.
It is
- · Trauma-informed and body-based
- · Accessible to any fitness level
- · Led by MENd Together with Heal A Generation
- · Fully funded by Sport England
It isn't
- · A fitness class or a workout
- · Therapy or a clinical intervention
- · A crisis service
- · Something anyone has to talk in
How it works
From first message to first session
- 1
Tell us about your group
Fill in the short form below. It takes about two minutes.
- 2
Have a short conversation
We reply within two working days to arrange a call about who'll take part, your space, your timings and any access needs.
- 3
Plan it together
We shape the session around your group, and agree safeguarding arrangements with you before anything is delivered.
- 4
We deliver the session
We come to you, run the session, and talk with you afterwards about how it went and whether you'd like more.
What we'll need from you
A space with room to move and somewhere to sit, a named contact on the day, and a time that works for your group. In schools and colleges, we'll also agree arrangements with your safeguarding lead before we start.
Funding
Fully funded by Sport England
Sport England funds Healing Through Movement, so there's no charge to your organisation.
Request a funded session
Tell us a little about your organisation and the people you'd like to support. It takes about two minutes. A real person reads every enquiry and replies within two working days to arrange a short conversation. There's no cost and no obligation.
Coming up next
Find your next way in
Your next opportunity to connect, talk, learn, and be part of the MENd Together community.
Starts
Online Peer Support Group
A confidential online peer support group for male survivors of CSA and childhood trauma.
- Tuesday 3 November
- 7:00pm
- Online
- Open to all men
- £10 per person, per week
First time? You're welcome, no experience needed, and you're free to just listen.
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