Featured in News-Berwick: Screen of Hope

As featured in News-Berwick, 26 November 2015, P1. Star News Group.

26-Nov-2015 Media. 269 views.

Over 16 weeks last year, independent film-maker Sophie Wiesner chronicled the men involved in the group Heavy METAL – short for Men’s Education Towards Anger and Life.

The documentary focuses on three men in particular – each a father and perpetrator of violence – and their families.

What would you tell someone whose partner is asking them to do this program and be hesitant about doing it? As long as you are honest with yourself and not afraid of any stigma, the program will change your life. You will develop a close bond with a group of men who want to improve their relationships.
Lionel - Berwick - Read full comment
Definitely give it a go as you don’t know what you really like in yourself until you things pointed out to you. Good to join in discussion with others who are in the “same boat”.
Glen - Yarra Glen - Read full comment
I seriously recommend it! As someone who cane from a family where a short fuse was vital and communication skills did not exist, I found it it extremely helpful in understanding how hurtful it can be to my family without being physically violent. It has certainly the best thing I have done to get in touch with my self.
Andrew - Bundoora
Pick up the Bloody phone! It was the best move I ever made!
Scott - Cranbourne
He is able to deal with a little more pressure than he could before. He does not blow a fuse or erupt as quickly as he used to.
Kate - Warragul - Read full comment
I have noticed changes in Kevin when having constant support. Reduced yelling which plays a lot with my head.
Kylie - Wonthaggi - Read full comment
His eyes have begun to open and the defences that blocked communication are crumbling.
Pia - Burwood
He has continued to control is anger. It has now been 20 weeks without holes in the wall.
Sandra - Ferntree Gully
He is calmer now; he still does blow off but will easily walk away and now knows how to manage himself.
Gayleen - Pakenham
If you want to change, this is the place to do it.
Anonymous
The course is definately worth doing. It has helped with our relationship ad helped to make us bother happier people.
Anonymous
This is life changing! It is worth all the time and effort to get to. If you are serious about your family give this a go.
Kate - Warragul - Read full comment
We had tried everything before this program; my husband had seen counsellors, psychologists, doctors and nothing worked. He went to another program which was a lot closer to where we lived and was half the price but after 5 weeks he was complaining how boring it was and how he wasn’t getting anything out of it.
Helen - Coburg - Read full comment
Self-awareness, self-regulation, strategies for change, education on the cycle of violence. An understanding of how his abuse impacts on his partner and the relationship.
Marie - Epping - Read full comment
Hi Dave, It has been many years since I did your course and saw you on ABC tonight. In those days I was seeing my kids every second weekend and was struggling with anger.
John

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