Next Step Counseling: Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Information about upcoming workshops, professional trainings and public lectures by the staff of The Next Step will be posted here and updated as they develop.

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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. This 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 was 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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April 17, 2013

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Professional training day. This event is geared to members of the Orthodox Jewish community, but all interested people are welcome. For further information and registration, contact Binyamin .

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April 17, 2013

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Evening mini-workshop for male survivors. This gathering is for non-offending adult male survivors only. For further information and registration, contact Binyamin .

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May 14, 2013

Worldwide

Mike will conduct three webinars in male sexual victimization for the United States Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program.

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May 24-26, 2013

Oslo, Norway

Victims No Longer - Our 3rd Weekend recovery workshop for male survivors sponsored by ADAM/The Church Resource Centre Against Violence and Sexual Abuse and Senter for Sexually Abused Men (SSMM). The workshop will be conducted in English with simultaneous translation to and from Norwegian as needed. For further information and registration contact Lennart or Endre

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June 7-9, 2013

Bangor, Pennsylvania, USA

Allies in Recovery #3
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 17, 2013

Broome, Western Australia

"Men's Healing Yarn" (Male Survivor Workshop) sponsored by Men's Outreach. For further information and registration contact Joe Tighe. (This event might be extended to a second day.)

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June 17, 2013

Broome, Western Australia

"Healing the Healers", a 2 day retreat for men and women who work with trauma survivors (male or female) professionally or in the voluntary sector sponsored by AnglicareWA/Kinway of the Kimberley. Contact Jennie Gray for further information and registration.

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June/July in New Zealand: Plans are underway for events in New Zealand in late June and early July. Although dates have been set, all details have not yet been worked out. They will be posted here when they are available, or you can get more information and registration material from Ken Clearwater

June 28-30, 2013

Christchurch, New Zealand

Our 5th weekend male survivor recovery workshop in Christchurch sponsored by Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust (MSSAT) will be held at Living Springs in Lyttleton.

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July 4, 2013

Wellington, New Zealand

Day long professional training sponsored by Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust (MSSAT)

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July 5-7, 2013

Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington's 1st weekend male survivor recovery workshop sponsored by Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust (MSSAT)

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July 20-21, 2013

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

"Victims No Longer", a 2 day non-residential recovery workshop for non-offending male survivors of sexual abuse sponsored by Momentum workshops. For further information and registration contact Graham Edwards.

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July 24, 2013

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

"Working with Male Survivors", a 1 day training for professionals and volunteers working with male survivors of sexual abuse sponsored by Momentum workshops. For further information and registration contact Graham Edwards.

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July 27, 2013

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

"Healing the Healers", a 1 day retreat for men and women who work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and other trauma sponsored by Momentum workshops. For further information and registration contact Graham Edwards .

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July 29 - August 1, 2013

Scarborough, United Kingdom

Healing the Healers Retreat for people who work with survivors - professionally or in the voluntary sector. Sponsored by HOPE Groups. For further information and registraion contact Pauline or Helen

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August 2-4, 2013

Scarborough, United Kingdom

Another Victims No Longer weekend residential recovery workshop for non-offending adult male survivors. Sponsored by HOPE Groups. For further information and registraion contact Pauline or Helen

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August 6, 2013

Scarborough, United Kingdom

Mike will speak at the HOPE Group's 10th anniversary conference. For further information and registraion contact Pauline or Helen

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August 16-18, 2013

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 23rd 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 registration deadline is August 2nd. Space is limited, so please try to register early to secure your place. (Previous weekends have 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 16 - 18, 2013

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 room assignments

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September, 2013

South Africa: The events are sponsored by South African Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (SAMSOSA). For further information and registration, or if you are interested in organising an event in your area, contact Rees Mann - Note: These events are in the early planning stages. Dates are tentative. This listing will be updated whenever there are changes or more specific information available. Unless otherwise specified, all events will be led by Mike Lew.

September 17, 2013

Johannesburg, South Africa

Victims No Longer - a 1-day recovery workshop for non-offending male survivors of sexual about and other trauma.

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September 18, 2013

Johannesburg, South Africa

1-day professional training on working with male survivors.

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September 19, 2013

Johannesburg, South Africa

South Africa's 1st Conference on Male Sexual Victimisation

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September 20 - 22, 2013

Johannesburg, South Africa

Victims No Longer: South Africa's 1st weekend residential recovery workshop for non-offending adult male survivors. (See August 16th listing for despcription.)

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September 25, 2013

Cape Town, South Africa

1-day professional training on workingwith male survivors.

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October 10 & 11, 2013

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Two day training sponsored by Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR). For information and registration contact Katherine Taylor

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October 17 & 18, 2013

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Two day training sponsored by Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR). For information and registration contact Katherine Taylor

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August 1-3, 2014

Bangor, Pennsylvania, USA

LEAPING UPON THE MOUNTAINS: A MEN'S RECOVERY WEEKEND

Led by Mike Lew & Thom Harrigan

This, our 24th 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.

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 registration deadline is July 18th. Space is limited, so please try to register early to secure your place. (Previous weekends have 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.

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

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"LEAPING UPON THE MOUNTAINS"
August 16 - 18, 2013

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 room assignments

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Other events in planning stages: Discussions are underway for 2013-2014 events in Australia, Canada, and Ireland. Information will be posted as it becomes available.

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