Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute

Saint John's University and Abbey
Collegeville MN 56321-2000 USA


ISTI Bulletin Board

Updated 10 March  2002


LEAPING UPON THE MOUNTAINS: A Men's Abuse Recovery Weekend

MIKE LEW
July 12 - 14
7 PM Friday dinner through Sunday lunch
The past decade has seen great positive change for people in recovery from childhood trauma, and for male survivors in particular.  No longer forced to suffer isolation, survivors and professionals continue to develop effective resources and support systems that move the recovery process forward.

This weekend workshop is for non-offending adult male survivors of sexual child abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse, abandonment and/or neglect.  Our goal is to offer a recovery experience in a safe, encouraging, powerful environment of shared healing.  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.

This event for men actively engaged in recovery work is not a substitute for therapy.  A letter of recommendation from a therapist must be sent in to secure one's registration.  Registration deadline is June 28, 2002.

Led by Mike Lew, M.Ed., a counselor in private practice in Brookline, MA., author of Leaping Upon the Mountains: Men Proclaiming Victory Over Sexual Child Abuse and Victims No Longer: men Recovering from Incest and Other Sexual Child Abuse.  If registration numbers permit, Thom Harrigan, LICSW will co-lead.  Thom facilitates the male survivor groups at the Next Step Counseling Center and is an expert on recovery from sexual abuse by clergy.

COST: $295   



 

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