RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A Richmond group known for mentoring youth is taking on a new challenge this summer.<\/p>\n
The Broken Men Foundation is joining forces with VCU to teach men how to handle their emotions and the challenges that come along with being an adult.<\/p>\n
For years, the Broken Men Foundation has supported and mentored middle and high school aged young men, teaching them how to navigate life and grow into responsible adults. <\/p>\n
But founder and president Ellery Lundy said he began noticing the need for help didn\u2019t stop at 18.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs they became adults, they would reach back, \u2018hey man I\u2019m going through this, Mr. Lundy, can you help me with this?\u2019,\u201d Lundy said.<\/p>\n
The group decided to offer a free eight-week class this summer for men between 18 and 35, creating a space for them to have open conversations. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf you don\u2019t allow men to have emotions, or whatever that may look at, he will show his emotions. And sometimes that happens to be putting his hands on someone, or hitting a lady, or hitting someone, because he was always taught never to cry,\u201d Lundy said.<\/p>\n
Throughout the course, the men will learn about social and emotional learning, cognitive behavioral therapy, and financial literacy.<\/p>\n