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Aspiring to Change

Aspiring to Change is a programme delivered by TLC for men who use harm but want to examine their choices and build better relationship skills.

Supporting men to take responsibility for their actions, motivating them to change.

If you are worried you may be causing physical or emotional harm to your partner, we are here to help.

What is Aspiring to Change?

We run a programme called Aspiring to Change in Cheshire West, Chester and Stockport to help men address unhealthy behaviours in their relationships.
Aspiring to Change is run in a strictly non-judgemental manner and provides individuals with insight and key skills that are integral to maintaining a safe, healthy and happy relationship with their partner.
Aspiring to Change is delivered through a series of one-to-one and group sessions that encourage men to reflect on their unhealthy behaviours and the reasons behind them.

 

The importance of this programme

Aspiring to Change is a programme for men who use harm but want to examine their choices and build better relationship skills. We’ve seen the positive results, 92% reduction in the perpetration of physical and emotional harm by men who have completed the programme (statistic from our 23/24 annual report).

I feel like a different person; a better human being all round. My favourite part of the course was the bond I built with other men and our facilitators. I felt like I could share everything, and I am grsteful for the facilitators always being there for me."
Programme Participant, Aspiring to Change

Recognising these behaviours is the first step; the next is taking actions that help you make positive changes.

At TLC, we don’t judge — we listen, inquire, and provide constructive challenge, allowing individuals room to grow.

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A little more information...

Further details about the programme

The programme is open to anyone who identifies as male and has relationships with people who identify as female. You may be single or in an existing relationship.

It is currently available in Cheshire West, Chester and Stockport.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has an offer for women who harm through its Early Help and Prevention Service.

Our workers will help individuals better understand themselves and their relationships. We will work through themes that include respect and negotiation, non-violent behaviour, intimacy and vulnerability, support and trust, sexual respect and child-centred parenting.

Once an individual has been referred to us, we will offer an assessment to discuss the programme in more detail. The programme then includes  a total of 26 one-to-one and group sessions alongside other men who are on the programme. Sessions last for an hour and are delivered once per week, meaning a person can expect the programme to last 26 weeks.

We deliver sessions through a hybrid model of face-to-face and virtual support in order to remove any barriers for people wishing to engage with TLC’s services.

  • Struggling to manage one’s emotions or anger
  • Being controlling towards a partner, emotionally, financially or physically
  • Criticising a partner and putting them down for things they do, say or wear
  • Physical behaviours like screaming, shouting, hitting, punching walls or throwing objects
  • Intimidating a partner by making them worried, scared or fearful
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For other individuals

If you do not identify as a male that has relationships with people who identify as female, but believe you may be engaging in unhealthy behaviours, please see our Individual Behaviour Change Programme.

Individual Behaviour Change Programme
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Contact Respect

Worried about your behaviour but not ready to book? Access advice and information from national domestic abuse charity Respect via phone, email or webchat.

Contact Respect

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