Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 1090

Tonight's special guest is Randy Flood from Grand Rapids, Michigan, the co-founder of the Men's Resource Center of Western Michigan, which has locations in both Grand Rapids and Holland, Michigan. Their Mission statement says, "The Men's Resource Center is part of a movement that transforms social psychological structures of power based on hierarchy and fear into expressions of power based on human connection and respect. The Center is distinct from others, because its services embrace the uniqueness and gifts of men while challenging men to grow and evolve. Because it can be difficult for men to ask for help, the Center's services are designed to engage men, while offering them an opportunity to transform their lives." For nearly 20 years, Randy has been passionate about creating and developing specialized clinical services for men. Randy finds it a privilege to sit with individuals one-on-one and in groups while they share their pain, joy, fears, and passions. He believes it takes courage to remove one's social mask and place oneself deeper into vulnerability. To that end, Randy continually evolves his practice in a way that provides clients the opportunity for healing and growth in a safe and secure environment. He believes that for men to change, the journey requires unique and specialized clinical services with stages. Randy creates and designs anger management and fathering assistance programs, as well as programs for men who need help with issues such as domestic abuse and sex addiction. His work is characterized by respect for others and self by being open to emotions and new ideas, acceptance of differences, pursuit of intimacy, and dedication to personal growth.