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.
NOTE: IT WILL BE A REQUIREMENT THAT ALL WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19.
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The audiobook version of Victims No Longer was released on September 26, 2023, and is available wherever audiobooks are sold. It is read by Mike Lew and Brian P. Craig.
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Mike was recently interviewed on the Intrinsic Drive podcast. Here is the link: Intrinsic Drive Podcast
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The Next Step Counseling has moved to Western Massachusetts. Here is the contact information:
The Next Step Counseling & Training, P.O. Box 60447, Florence, MA 01062, USA
Phone: (413) 584-0727
We are currently accepting new referrals via telehealth.
We offer recovery groups for male survivors. . Anyone interested can contact Mike or 413-584-0727.
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NOW AVAILABLE!!
Victims No Longer - Second Edition
The revised, updated, and expanded second edition of Victims No Longer 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 is available in an electronic (e-book) format, through Amazon Kindle, Apple e-books, B&N Nook, and KoBo as well as in the print version.
Leaping upon the Mountains is also available in electronic format.
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Victims No Longer - Chinese Language Edition has been released by PsyGarden Publishing Company in Taiwan.
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A brief section of an interview with Mike on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUuVKLZb1IQ
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Mike was the guest on the Monday, March 9th edition of "Stop Child Abuse Now" (SCAN) Blog Talk Radio Show .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 25-27, 2025
Bangor, Pennsylvania, USA
ALLIES IN RECOVERY - A Weekend Workshop for Sexual Abuse Survivors and their Partners
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, lesbian, and non-binary 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.
April 25-27, 2025
7:00 PM Friday dinner through Sunday lunch
Cost $695 per couple - includes room, all meals, and the workshop.
NOTE: Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, all participants are required to be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to test for Covid before leaving for the workshop. If you are vulnerable or might be contagious, the wearing of masks is encouraged.
Led by Mike Lew, and Thom Harrigan
of The Next Step Counseling, Florence, MA
Mike is the author of Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse.
Thom has worked extensively in this field for decades and is a co-creator of the male survivor weekend workshops.
For registration forms, contact KIRKRIDGE RETREAT AND STUDY CENTER
2495 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013-6028,
Phone: 610-588-1793 Fax: 610-588-8510
or register online at www.Kirkridge.org
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NOTE: Due to scheduling conflicts at the venue, we have had to change the dates of the events in Devon (See below).
July 4-6, 2025
Victims No Longer Residential Workshop 2024
with Mike Lew and Thom Harrigan
Dartington Hall,
Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL
From 4 pm July 4th to 4 pm July 6th
Led by Mike Lew and Thom Harrigan of the Next Step Counselling in Florence MA.
This weekend workshop is for non-offending adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse and/or neglect. Our goal is to offer a safe, encouraging environment of healing. The weekend will provide a variety of healing activities, including the sharing of stories, writing exercises, anger work and other emotional expressions, small group discussion, relaxation and yes, even fun and is for men who are actively engaged in recovery work. it is not a substitute for therapy.
Mike is a psychotherapist and group therapy leader, Mike Lew has worked with thousands of men and women in their healing from the effects of childhood sexual abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse and neglect. Mike is the author of Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse.
Thom is a classically trained practitioner with a commitment to social justice and equality. Thom focuses on the complex changes facing survivors of dysfunctional families, institutional and systemic abuse, natural disasters, war and conflict.
Attendance at the workshop includes accommodation in single occupancy rooms, all meals and refreshments.
Cost of Workshop
£360
Due to the rising cost of living, all the places are subsidised. If finances would still prevent you from coming, please contact Russell sooner rather than later to allow time to raise funds.
07773 151080
moMENtum is a mutual support group for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We meet as equals for support and to gain an understanding of ourselves and to share information and resources.
Find out more about moMENtum here
What the professionals say about moMENtum
What the MEN say about moMENtum
moMENtum is now in its fourteenth year and is a CIC (a not-for-profit Community Interest Company).
We have a website specifically designed to support male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Please click on the link below and have a look around the site
For more information and registration contact John at john@momentumdevon.org.uk or Kate at kate@momentumdevon.org.uk or Ez at ezra@momentumdevon.org.uk
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July 7, 2025
Dartington Hall, Dartington, Totnes, Devon,
United Kingdom
Professional Training Day: Understanding and working with male survivors of childhood sexual abuse
The day will be led by Mike Lew in collaboration with Thom Harrigan and an expert international panel of male survivors.
The day will include a performance of "Groomed" by its author Patrick Sandford.
For more information and registration contact John at john@momentumdevon.org.uk or or Kate at kate@momentumdevon.org.uk or Ez at ezra@momentumdevon.org.uk
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August 15-17, 2025
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 33rd annual weekend workshop at Kirkridge, 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 4th. 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 Florence, 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 works extensively with survivors of clergy abuse and is co-creator of these workshops..
7 PM Friday dinner through Sunday lunch Registration includes room, meals, and workshop.
NOTE: Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, all participants are required to be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to test for Covid before leaving for the workshop. If you are vulnerable or might be contagious, the wearing of masks is encouraged.
You can register online at Kirkridge registration REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1, 2025.
Or 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 15-17, 2025
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)
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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 15, 2025
Norman, Oklahoma
“Partners for Change Conference”. sponsored by Office of Oklahoma Attorney General, FBI, Native Alliance Against Violence, and 7 other agencies/organizations. Mike will conduct two workshops on male survivor issues.. For further information: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/78a0c55b85ca4ef1add9fc4d0bec05e7
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November 6-8, 2025
Ithaca, New York
Mike will present a public talk (Thursday evening), a professional training day (Friday) and a workshop for male survivors (Saturday). For further information contact: Mike <mak11@cornell.edu>, Carl <dep14@cornell.edu>, or Josephine <jgibson@mhaedu.org>
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Other events in planning stages: Discussions are underway for future events in Norway,,Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, and the USA. Information will be posted as it becomes available.
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