Events

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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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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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July, 2023  

Somerset, UK

July 14-16, 2023 residential workshop for male survivors and professional training day (date to be determined), at Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset, UK. For more information and registration contact John at momentumdevon@gmail.com or Russell at russeldawson68@gmail.com

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August 18-20, 2023

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 32nd 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 Northampton, 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 Registration includes room, meals, and workshop.

You can register online at Kirkridge registration REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 4, 2023.

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 18-20, 2023

Please Print:

Name:_____________________________

Telephone:__________________(H)____________________(W)

Address:_____________________________City:__________________________

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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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For Scholarship Fund:____________________(All gifts are tax deductible)

Please note if you have a disability for use in making room assignments

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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