Understanding and addressing barriers to engaging men
An online workshop to mark Loneliness Awareness Week exploring barriers and practical strategies to reach and engage men.
To celebrate Loneliness Awareness Week, the GPM team are running this special session exploring barriers and practical strategies to reach and engage men, who are often less likely to self-identify as lonely or isolated and reluctant to engage with formal groups, activities and support.
This webinar hosted by our GPM Outreach Specialist, Jo Stapleton, will help you to explore:
– 'It's not for me' thinking – barriers and preconceptions to engaging the men you'd like to reach
– How to consider the 'social risk' and 'ask' of your offer from the perspective of the men you want to reach
– Moving away from 'vulnerability', and how to capture insight about men's social worlds and connections
– How to re-pitch and present your offer to engage men not looking for groups, activities, services and support
– Practical GPM case study examples from our recent work with Historic England and Men's Pie Club
As well as creating a space to network and share best practice with peers.