Resources from MacArthur Park Men's Weekend

Session One: Don’t be like duct tape

Mental Illness
- Men don’t talk about mental health: Link
- MacArthur Park Resources, including NAMI. NAMI Family Support is for family members of those suffering from mental illness. NAMI peer-to-peer is for those suffering themselves from mental illness: Link
Alcohol Addiction Support
- The diagnostic questionnaire criteria for alcohol use disorder used in presentation: Link
- When looking for a counselor, look for an LADC (licensed alcohol and drugs counselor). They have more training in addiction.
- SAMHSA Hotline, call or text for support groups: 1(800)662-4317 Link
- Online support using researched methods (like I use in my therapy):
  - Tempest App Link
- Other online apps: Link
- Find an AA group: Link
Pornography Support
- Surprising stats on porn and the Church: Link
- Best sermon I’ve heard on stopping porn: Link
- Article for understanding what porn does to your brain and how to stop: Link
- Website with resources: Link
- Free eBook on quitting porn: Link
Five Regrets of the Dying, Bronnie Ware: Link
The Science of Lebron James: Link
Christian Parkening story: Link

Session 2: Stop Trying and Start Training

Neuroplasticity of the Brain and How to Rewire: Link
Eddie Hall training: Link
Bible Reading Plans from the Bible App (download on phone) that I love:
- Habit Reboot: An 8 Day Devotion by Darryl Dash
- Winning the War in Your Mind
- Get Out Of Your Head
- Love Does- Experience A Life of Love In Action
Prayer Activities
- Write daily thoughts/requests in Notes App on phone or get small notebook to pray for daily.
- Buy a notebook and name it “5 Year Prayer Journal”. Write three requests per day, pray for them and reflect.
- Practice breath prayer as outlined here: Link
Mindfulness Apps for your Phone
- Hope Mindfulness and Prayer App Link
- Abide App Link
- Reflect App Link
- Calm App (secular) Link

Session 3: Whose Wall are you Building?