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Upcoming Events
Information about upcoming workshops, professional trainings and public lectures by the staff of The Next Step will be posted here. The following are among the events that will occur in 2008 and beyond:
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NOW AVAILABLE!
Victims
No Longer - Second Edition
The revised, updated, and expanded second edition of Victims
No Longer is now available. The new edition includes updated
information, a new chapter on Clergy Abuse, new sections on isolation,
workshops, and other topics, additional survivor statements and focuses,
and a completely revised resource section. Click on the Books
button to the left for more information.
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Note: This interview can be heard by visiting the archive for this date. The archives contain a number of interesting interviews.
Online
Broadcast of Breaking
the Conspiracy of Silence, an Internet radio talk show dedicated
to providing a safe forum where people can share ideas about recognizing,
preventing, and reacting responsibly to child sexual abuse.
To listen:http://www.ethicalife.com/showlist.asp
Host - Kathleen Brooks, Ph.D. ( http://www.ethicalife.com
)
Guest - Mike Lew
Topic - VICTIMS NO LONGER: MEN HEALING FROM SEXUAL CHILD ABUSE
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2008 EVENTS
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August 15-17, 2008
Bangor, Pennsylvania, USA
LEAPING UPON THE MOUNTAINS: A MEN'S RECOVERY WEEKEND
Led by Mike Lew & Thom Harrigan
The past years have seen great positive change for people in recovery from childhood trauma, and for males in particular. No longer forced to suffer alone, survivors and professionals continue to develop resources and support systems that move the recovery process forward.
This 18th annual weekend workshop is for non-offending adult male survivors of sexual child abuse and other boyhood trauma. Our goal is to offer a recovery experience in a safe, powerful environment of shared healing. The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center is on a beautiful, wooded ridge top in the Pocono Mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania.
The weekend will provide a variety of healing activities: sharing of stories, writing exercises, anger work, other emotional expression, group discussion, shared creativity, relaxation and even fun in a safe, nurturing environment.
As in previous years, if there are sufficient numbers and interest, the workshop will include a special track for survivors of abuse by clergy.
This event for men actively engaged in recovery work is not a substitute for therapy. A letter of recommendation from a therapist/counselor must accompany one's registration. The deadline is August 1st, Space is limited, so try to register early to secure your place.
Considerable attention has been paid to creating a safe, nurturing environment respectful of participants' needs.The weekend focuses on the reality of recovery as revealed by male survivors.
Led by Mike Lew, M.Ed. and Thom Harrigan, L.I.C.S.W., of The Next Step Counseling in Brookline, MA. Mike is the author of Victims No Longer:The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse, and Leaping Upon the Mountains: Men Proclaiming Victory Over Sexual Child Abuse. Thom leads groups for male survivors and works extensively with survivors of clergy abuse.
7 PM Friday dinner through Sunday lunch $380.00 includes room, meals, and workshop. (Note: These are the 2007 details, and are subject to change.)
Copy the
form section below, paste into a new document, print and mail it to:
Kirkridge Conference and Retreat Center
2495 Fox Gap Road
Bangor, PA 18013
Tel. (610) 588-1793
Registration deposits ($190.00) are non-refundable for cancellations within 14 days of the event. Prior to 14 days before the event deposits are refundable except for a $30 administrative fee. If possible, please register at least one month prior and use one form per person/event.
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"Leaping
Upon the Mountains"
August 17-19, 2007
Please Print:
Name:_____________________________
Telephone:__________________(H)____________________(W)
Address:_____________________________City:__________________________
State__________________ Zip_________________
E-Mail address:_______________________________________
Roommate request (all rooms double occupancy):____________________________
Amt. of Deposit Enclosed: $_____________(Balance Due on Arrival)
For Canadian Checks indicate "U.S. Funds" next to the dollar and word
amounts.
You may pay by credit card (full amount must be paid when registering
by credit card)
___ Visa ___ MasterCard ___ Discovercard
Number_______________________________________
Expiration Date:________ Signature:____________________________________
For Scholarship Fund:____________________(All gifts are tax deductible)
Please note if you have a disability for use in making rooming assignments
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2009 Events
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January 29-30, 2009
Oslo, Norway
Norway's first conference on male victimization will be held in the Olso area. Anyone interested in attending can watch this space for updates. A Web page will be created with more information, and a link will be provided as soon as it is operative. If you are interested in supporting or helping to organize this event, contact Torbjørn Herlof Andersen at torbear3@yahoo.no
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2009 Events in Australia and New Zealand
We are in the early planning stages of Mike Lew's return to Australia and New Zealand to conduct male survivor workshops and professional training events. Dates, cities, venues, and specific events are yet to be determined. Anyone interested in organising events in a specific location should contact the overall organiser, Peter Pa'apa'a at South East Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA) in Melbourne. His email address is papaa@optusnet.com.au
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