Men Are Different: Exploring New Perspectives on Healing
Treating Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse/Sexual Violence
Thursday, September 20
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration at 8:30
This workshop is open to members of the general public - men and women. Continuing education credits for counselors and social workers are available.
6.0 Clinical CEUs approved by LABSWE for Social Workers and by LCA for Licensed Professional Counselors
Thursday, September 20
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration at 8:30
This workshop is open to members of the general public - men and women. Continuing education credits for counselors and social workers are available.
6.0 Clinical CEUs approved by LABSWE for Social Workers and by LCA for Licensed Professional Counselors
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Presented by Mike Lew, M.ED.
Mike Lew, M. Ed, is presenting a series of workshops targeted at promoting healing for survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Lew is a renowned psychotherapist and Co-Director of The Next Step Counseling and Training Center in Easthampton, Massachusetts. He is also the author of Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse. Read more on his website here. If interested in purchasing his book, see below.
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Join us for a workshop in which you'll learn techniques for working with male survivors of sexual trauma. This one-day training workshop for clinicians and others who work with male survivors of sexual abuse - or plan to work with this population - will offer a basic perspective on the issues and needs of male survivors, useful and unhelpful approaches, and issues for professionals working with male survivors.
After this workshop attendees will be better able to understand and discuss:
After this workshop attendees will be better able to understand and discuss:
- the effects of male sexual victimization
- obstacles to and needs of males in recovery
- the role of emotions in healing
- dissociation, addictions, compulsions, and fixations
- differences between working with male and female survivors
- needs of professionals working with sexual trauma
Pre-registration and payment are required to reserve your spot. On-site registration may be available if space allows, though will be considered on first-come, first-served basis. Each participant must register separately. Approved for 6 hours of CEUs for Social Workers and Counselors.
Registration Costs:
Registration Costs:
- Student/ PLCA Member rate ($50)
- General Population ($75)
- Social worker and counselor CEUs ($125)
This event is part of the Healing After Trauma Series, co-sponsored by the Women's Center for Healing & Transformation and STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response™). See below or click here for additional workshop offerings.
Mike Lew's book Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse may be purchased online here or at the local Barnes and Noble. See Mandeville store location info here.
