by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
Dr Arne Rubinstein ( mbbs, fracgp ) Jan 2014 All men have power in many different ways. They have power in their families, in their relationships, at work and in the community. They also have power to act and make decisions in their own personal lives....
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
The question we need to ask ourselves is not how we are going to keep our sons away from drugs and too much alcohol, but what can we do so that when they’re offered them, they have the strength and wisdom to say no. We have to accept that our sons will have multiple...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
…Teenage boys are naturally fun, passionate, kind, creative, communicative & caring. Having been on a bit of a media frenzy the last week with the launch of my book, The Making of Men, I’ve been really surprised to be challenged by a number of interviewers about...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
The air is full of laughter. Squeals of delight ring out as a young boy rides a bicycle that is way too big for him. 9 year old Anseed is teetering precariously close to disaster as he wobbles down the lane but somehow he manages to stay upright and brake at the...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
By Dr Arne Rubinstein Recently, while cleaning up after lunch, I found myself reflecting upon my childhood and how my mother always kept a spotlessly tidy kitchen. We had an unspoken routine in our house where after every meal, the dishes were done immediately and at...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Camps, Making Men, Resources, Rites of Passage
I recently had the privilege of assisting in the facilitation of one of our Making of Men programs. Over the course of 5 days, this process sees 25 boys and their fathers or significant male figure work to create new bonds and transform the relationship from child and...
