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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.
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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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Victims No Longer - Chinese Language Edition has been released by PsyGarden Publishing Company in Taiwan
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February 3, 2012
Mike will be the guest on the Friday, February 3rd edition of "Stop Child Abuse Now" (SCAN) Blog Talk Radio Show. The show will start at 8:00 pm Eastern Time, and end at 9:30 pm.You can find the show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bill-murray
The program is sponsored by the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse:http://naasca.org/index.html
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March - April, 2012
AUSTRALIA: Events are still in the planning stages for Mike's return to Australia in 2012. At this time, most events have been scheduled, and a few are in the planning stages. Here are those events that are currently arranged. If details change, or other locations are added, they will be posted here. The overall organiser is Donovan Pill Anyone interested in sponsoring an event can contact him for information and scheduling.
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March 16, 201
Brisbane, Queensland
Professional Development Workshop - for details, contact Ari Heber
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March 17, 2012
Brisbane, Queensland
Male Survivor Recovery Workshop - for details, contact Ari Heber
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March 20, 2012
Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne CASA Forum - Professional Development Workshop. Day long training sponsored by South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA). Details to be determined.
For further information and registration contact Donovan Pill – SECASA P.O. Box 72 East Bentleigh 3165 Telephone enquires 9928 8741 Email Donovan Pill
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March 23-25, 2012
Maldon, Victoria
Victims No Longer Weekend # 6
Friday 23 March, 6pm – Sunday 25 March, 2pm
South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA) invites male survivors of sexual abuse/assault to participate in a residential retreat weekend facilitated by Mike Lew, the world renowned author of ‘Victims No Longer, The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse’, & ‘Leaping Upon the Mountains’.
If you are interested in taking part in an incredible healing journey, please join us. No longer forced to suffer alone, survivors and professionals continue to develop resources and support systems that move the recovery process forward.
This weekend workshop is for non-offending adult males survivors of sexual abuse and rape. It provides a variety of healing activities: sharing of stories, writing exercises, anger work, group discussions, shared creativity, relaxation and even fun in a safe, nurturing environment.
The event is for men who are actively engaged in recovery work, and is not a substitute for therapy/counselling. A letter of recommendation from your counsellor/therapist or support organization should accompany your registration. Considerable attention has been put into creating a safe, nurturing environment respectful of people’s needs
The weekend focuses on the reality of recovery as revealed by male survivors.
The workshop will be held in central Victoria at:
Derby Hill Blue Light Youth Camp, Phoenix Street, Maldon, Victoria 3463
The fee of AU$350 (inc. GST) covers accommodation and all meals. A deposit of AU$50 is required with your booking, with the balance payable by 9th March 20112 (with no refunds after 19th March 2012). Progressive advance payments welcome, following an Invoice request. No one will be turned away through inability to pay in full. A contribution to enable others to attend would be very welcome.
Please obtain an application form for completion, and return together with your deposit or full payment to: Donovan Pill – SECASA P.O. Box 72 East Bentleigh 3165 Telephone enquires 9928 8741 Email Donovan Pill
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March 29, 2012
Halls Creek, Western Australia
Day long Professional Development Workshop - for details and registration, contact Brenda King
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March 30, 2012
Halls Creek, Western Australia
"Men's Healing Yarn" - Day long recovery workshop for male survivors- for details and registration, contact Brenda King
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April 2 & 3, 2012
Broome, Western Australia
Two Day Professional Development Workshop - for details and registration, contact Venitah Cooke or Kaz Fitzpatrick
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April 5, 2012
Perth, Western Australia
Day long Professional Development Workshop - for details and registration, contact Karen Steinberg or Shaan Russell-Smith
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June 22 -24-12 2012
Bangor, Pennsylvania, USA
Allies in Recovery #2
A Weekend Workshop for Sexual Abuse Survivors and their Partners
7:00 PM Friday dinner through Sunday lunch
Cost $650 per couple includes room, all meals, and the workshop.
Led by Mike Lew and Thom Harrigan
The long-term and often painful process of recovery from sexual abuse has profound effects on relationships. Partners and survivors experience a parallel process of understanding the nature of abuse, its effects on the survivor and the couple, and the requirements of healing. Lack of information and understanding on both sides cause great strain on the couple.
This weekend workshop is designed for couples where one or both of the partners is a non-offending survivor of sexual child abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse and/or neglect. It is open to heterosexual, gay, and lesbian couples in committed relationships. Our goal is to offer a safe, encouraging environment of healing for each partner and the couple.
The weekend will provide a variety of healing activities, including the sharing of stories, writing exercises, anger work and other emotional expression, small group discussion, relaxation, creativity, and yes, even fun.
There will be time for work within the couple as well as individual and small group gatherings just for survivors or just for partners.
Survivors will be able to do their own healing work while learning ways of improving communication with people who care about them. They will come to understand stressors experienced by their partners, and how stepping out of isolation will improve their recovery and their relationship.
Partners will be encouraged to explore and express the challenges they face being in a loving relationship with a survivor and how to practice self care while more effectively supporting and getting support from their partner. Like the survivor, they will begin to move beyond their own isolation toward more effective communication and a healthier, more satisfying relationship.
Led by Mike Lew, and Thom Harrigan 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. Thom leads groups for male survivors and has worked extensively in this field. For more information see: www.nextstepcounseling.org
For registration forms, contact KIRKRIDGE RETREAT AND STUDY CENTER
2495 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013-6028, 610-588-1793 . Fax: 610-588-8510
or register online at Kirkridge
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June 29 - July 1, 2012
Oslo, Norway
Victims No Longer - A weekend recovery workshop for male survivor. for details and registration, contact Lennart Persson
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July 9 - 15, 2012
Scarborough, United Kingdom
Two residential workshops:
"Healing the Healers: A Workshop for People Who Work with Sexual Abuse Survivors" - July 9-12 (This workshop isfor men and women who work with male and/or female survivors professionally or in the voluntary sector.
"Victims No Longer: A Weekend Recovery Workshop for Male Survivors" - July 13-15
For details and registration, and information about other related events, contact Pauline Carruthers
Other possible events in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland will be posted here as they are scheduled.
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August 10-12 2012
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, our 22nd annual weekend workshop is for non-offending adult male survivors of sexual child abuse and other sexual 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 July 29th. Space is limited, so please try to register early to secure your place. (The 2011 weekend had full registration and a waiting list.)
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.
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 $50 administrative fee. If possible, please register at least one month prior and use one form per person/event. Or you can register online at Kirkridge
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"LEAPING UPON THE MOUNTAINS"
August 10 - 12, 2012
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October 2, 2012
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Mike will speak at the 14th annual "Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions for Adult and Child Victims of Violence Conference" sponsored by the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara, Niagara County Department of Mental Health, Department of Social Services, and the Family Violence Intervention Project of Niagara. For further information contact Laura Keleman.
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Other events in planning stages: Discussions are underway for 2012 events in South Africa, Canada, Ireland, and New York. Information will be posted on the Web site as it becomes available.
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