The Programme
The Gay Happiness Project is an 8-week group training programme for gay men with an emphasis on love, kindness and compassion, designed to increase happiness and life satisfaction. Powerful mindfulness techniques underpin the entire course which is anchored in rigorous academic research from positive psychology and applied-neuroscience.
On the course you will learn to connect with yourself and other gay men in a safe space built on high levels of trust. The unique approach is accessible, engaging and practical. We take a positive approach by avoiding the language of therapy or victimisation, and the course is designed to be complementary to other personal development work that you may have undertaken.
8 Weekly Modules
The Mask You Live In
Individual and group landscape. Introduction to mindfulness.The Happy Brain
Brain-science and deeper mindfulness practice.The Merry-Go-Round of the Mind
Evolution of the brain and problematic thinking styles.Becoming Your Own Best Friend
Introducing love, kindness and self-compassion.Toolkit for Thriving
Solutions for creating a flourishing life from positive psychology & mindfulness.Speaking Your Truth
Living with integrity and finding your true voice.Dance to Your Own Tune
Living with purpose, and constructive routes to gay happiness.The Happy Ending
Celebrating who you are: review, sustainability and personal commitments.
What you'll experience:
8 x 3-hour live facilitated sessions in central London
Mindfulness training
Guided mediations to support daily practice
Authentic connection with other gay men
Comprehensive participant manual
Regular, between session support and communication to inspire you, motivate you to practice, and embed new behaviours
Access to an online portal, featuring helpful content, action creation for accountability and habit forming, and journaling