Hector’s House
HecTalk
Welcome to HecTalk – a group open to all men to come together and talk.
HecTalk is a group open to all men to come together and talk. A place free of judgement, and free of any pressure to “fix”. Simply turn up, listen up, and if you want to, open up. You’ll soon realise that you’re not alone in going through whatever stress and anxiety the world is currently throwing at you. It’s said a problem shared is a problem halved, and that’s really our aim. To have you leaving the group carrying less than when you came in.
We find that men often feel an enormous level of societal pressure to muscle through and maintain a stiff upper lip, to keep calm and carry on, to “man up”. It was famously said that “The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation”. Well, that’s an absolute crock. You aren’t at your best when you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders alone.
HecTalk is here to act as a confidential space for men to take a small but powerful action for their mental fitness. This is a great step that could begin the cycle of improving our mental fitness, before more serious help may be needed.
Countless studies have shown the importance of talking about your problems, and the catharsis of simply saying these things out loud. That being said, there will never be any pressure on you to talk if you’re not ready. Feel free to come along and get a feel for the room, and to see how it can help those who are talking. We understand it can be intimidating to attend a new group and to talk openly – everyone will be feeling the same at the beginning. However, the benefits of your bravery in coming along could be enormous, and we endeavor to make the entire process as welcoming as possible.
Where:The XC Centre, Jarman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JS
When: Every 1st, and 3rd Wednesday of the month 19:30-20:30
How: There is no need to register at the front desk or anything else, simply head directly to the back room of the ground floor. Straight through the reception area, and into the meeting room. Free parking is available on site at the Jarman Park Leisure Complex.
The car park is free at all times and has no timing restrictions. The only parking spaces directly at The XC are the two disabled bays out front. There is also free parking at the large Tesco store, but this has a strict time limit.
Simply fill in the form below and we will be in touch to welcome you and answer any questions you might have.
That’s it.
No cost to pay. No commitment to multiple visits. No overly-complicated registrations on the day. Nothing but conversation. We are looking forward to welcoming you in. Let’s have #OneHecofaTalk.
