FATHERS'
FORUM
the
SF Bay Area New Dad & Expectant Father Support Group
Having a child brings men to a crossroads in their lives. It is a time when the joy and excitement of
becoming a father run side by side with the many challenges that most families encounter in order
to take good care of their little ones.
Sharing the early years of parenthood with other men can be a
great resource for men to better understand the journey of
fatherhood, to help them discover their unfolding roles as
fathers, and to get new perspectives on marriage and
parenting.
The Fathers' Forum, founded by Dr. Bruce Linton, is designed
for fathers of young children (0-5 years old) and provides a
space where men can explore their expectations, experiences,
hopes and challenges about fatherhood. In-person groups meet in
the Berkeley/Oakland area.
Bay Area Dads come and Join us!
The birth of a child opens the
doorway to discovering the
nurturing and caring qualities
within us men. These discoveries
not only benefit our children, our
partners, and ourselves, but create
a new potential for the society we
live in.
- Bruce Linton, Ph.D.
Founder of the Fathers' Forum
Date/Time: Twice a month on Thursdays (7:00PM - 8:30PM)
Duration: On-going
(A commitment of 6 session is required after your first meeting)
Location: Group alternates between online and in-person in Berkeley/Oakland
Fee: $120 - Per month
Group size limited to 7 participants - Facilitated by Jason Brand, LCSW
TO SIGN-UP & FOR MORE INFORMATION 510.488.3093 OR JASON@JASONBRAND.COM
Jason Brand, LCSW is a psychotherapist in Berkeley, California. In his work with adolescents and adults he specializes in supporting the growth and development of men in an increasingly complex world. In his couples work, he is certified in PACT (The Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy). In addition, Jason is a Lead Deliberate Practice Instructor at Sentio University where he supervises and teaches. Jason lives in Berkeley with his wife and their two teenage daughters.
Chandler Hoffman, PsyD began his career working for the Superior Court of California where he provided custody mediation and helping co-parents resolve conflict. His private practice, which he calls Amity Consulting, provides services to individuals, parents and children as well as co- parents. Dr. Hoffman has been married for 25 years and has 2 adult children and is excited to offer support and facilitation to this community of father’s. through the Fathers’ Forum.
Bruce Linton, Ph.D. is the founder of the Fathers' Forum Programs. He facilitates Men's Groups for fathers with young children and teaches a "Becoming a Father" workshop for expectant dads in Northern California. Bruce received his Ph.D. for his research on men's development as fathers.