Mother Enmeshed Men (MEM) Workshops
Nanaimo • Squamish • Online Counselling
Individual & Couples Counselling | Workshops & Intensives
Men enmeshed with their mothers often face significant challenges with fear of engulfment, identity formation, inappropriate guilt, and ambivalence. Never truly getting to differentiate, Mother Enmeshed Men (MEM) are often unable to form an identity separate from their mother’s or connect with their own true desires and passions.
Understanding the Enmeshed Experience
- The Golden Boy: Carrying the weight of being perfect for the mother’s image.
- The Family Peacekeeper: Responsibility for managing everyone else’s emotions.
- The Surrogate Husband: Providing the emotional support the mother should receive from her partner.
- The Good Boy: Living a life of compliance to avoid mother’s disappointment or guilt.
The Goal of the Workshop
- Differentiation: Learning to separate your emotions and needs from your mother’s.
- Boundary Setting: Developing the ability to say no without debilitating guilt.
- Identity Reclamation: Discovering your own passions outside of family expectations.
- Healthy Commitment: Addressing fears of engulfment that may be sabotaging your romantic relationships.
Clinical Expertise & Training
Ryan Slobodian’s work in this area is deeply informed by advanced training with Dr. Kenneth Adams through Overcoming Enmeshment. This specialized approach combines clinical expertise with practical mentorship to empower men to make meaningful, lasting changes.
Registration & Availability
Through Overcoming Enmeshment, Ryan, Dr. Adams, and Jon Taylor provide these workshops online across BC, Canada, and internationally.
• Format: Intensive workshop structure (check below for specific dates).
• Who it is for: Individuals seeking growth and clarity rather than clinical treatment for enmeshment.
• Prerequisite: A brief consultation is required to ensure this intensive format is the right fit for your current stability and goals.
Important Boundaries
• Not Psychotherapy: While these workshops are therapeutic, they are structured, experiential programs focused on education rather than the treatment of trauma or psychological distress.
• Emotional Stability: Participants should be emotionally stable and functioning well day-to-day before entering an intensive group format.
• Action-Oriented: This work is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on real-world application.
Meet Our Mother Enmeshed Men Workshop Team
FOUNDER / THERAPIST
- Locations: Nanaimo, Online
- Specialities: Enmeshment Recovery, Sex/Porn Addiction, Process Addictions, PTSD, Complex PTSD, Mood Disorders
Take the Next Step
If you believe you struggle with enmeshment and are ready to reclaim your life, please check the availability of Ryan’s next workshop or book a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
