Wisdom of the Pack with Erik Wardell
A Journey of Confidence, Connection, and Inner Strength
Middle School Cohort | Ages 12–14
Wisdom of the Pack is an immersive, four-week series designed to support young boys as they explore their inner worlds and navigate the early stages of becoming young men. Through guided discussion, reflective practices, and shared experiences, participants build confidence, emotional awareness, and meaningful connections with their peers.
Together, the group will explore what healthy, grounded masculinity looks like—learning how to listen deeply, communicate with intention, regulate emotions, and develop a stronger sense of self both individually and within community. This series creates a safe, supportive space for boys who are longing to feel more confident, connected, and clear about who they are becoming.
By the end of the series, participants will:
Reflect on their personal journey toward manhood
Identify and embody values of brotherhood, integrity, and community
Practice tools for emotional awareness and self-regulation
Cultivate respectful, supportive relationships with peers
The program continues a warrior-archetype arc, drawing on mythic figures such as Arjuna, Percival, Telemachus, and the Samurai. These stories offer powerful mirrors for learning how to slow down, listen, speak with care, and eventually harness masculine strength with maturity, discernment, and compassion.
Details:
Wednesdays, 3:30–4:45pm
4-week series: February 18th, February 25th, March 4th & March 11th
Location: True Nature, The Kiva
Do you know a teen boy who would benefit from this journey? Share this opportunity with them. We are stronger together.
Meet Your Guide
Erik Wardell is a men's work facilitator, mindfulness guide, and mental health educator with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Rooted in presence and purpose, he creates spaces for people—especially men and boys—to reconnect with their inner wisdom, navigate life's challenges, and remember the wholeness that’s already within them. Guided by love, curiosity, and a deep reverence for the human experience and the natural world, Erik invites others to slow down, go deep, and celebrate this little miracle we call life.
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This offering is part of our Youth Programming, an educational initiative of the Connection is the Medicine Foundation. To learn more about our mission-driven work, the foundation, other programming experiences, and our founders Eaden and Deva Shantay, please visit www.connectionisthemedicine.com.
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If you have any questions, you may contact Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming at megan@connectionisthemedicine.com or 970-765-4412