North Wales Border – Wrexham (Venue to be confirmed)

13^th November 2011

Recovery from the trauma of child abuse in all its forms as well as neglect is a complex process. One important step for male survivors is finding a safe place to work with other men. There is great power and healing in telling your story in the company of other men who:

1. Can listen to you.

2. Will believe you.

3. Have had similar experiences.

The Victims No Longer Workshop provides male survivors with an opportunity for:

·         Making connections with other male survivors.

·         Sharing personal histories.

·         Expression of feelings in a supportive, non-abusive environment.

·         Discussion of the effects of childhood abuse in adult life.

·         Talking about trust, intimacy, sexuality and relationships.

·         Exploration of strategies for survival and healing.

·         Establishment of a support network for continued personal recovery.

·         Setting goals for the future.

This workshop is open to non-abusing male survivors only.

Mike Lew, M.Ed. is a psychotherapist and group therapy leader from the Boston, Massachusetts area, USA and is director of the Next Step Counselling and Training Centre. He conducts public lectures, workshops for survivors, and trainings and consultations for mental health, medical, human service, clergy, law enforcement, and other professionals throughout the United States and Canada and in Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

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. The development of strategies for recovery from incest and other abuse, particularly for men, has been a major focus of his work as a counsellor and group leader. His publications include Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse (Second edition, revised and updated Quill, 2004). the first book written specifically for men recovering from sexual child abuse, Victims No Longer continues to earn praise for both its clinical expertise and compassionate tone, educating survivors and professionals about the recovery process, speaking to the pain, needs, fears and hopes of the adult male survivor. Mike’s second book is Leaping upon the Mountains (Small Wonder Books and North Atlantic Books, 1999).

We believe that Mike Lew’s visit to the UK is such a worthwhile and valuable opportunity to learn about supporting men and those near to them that we have decided to offer these events for free. Our hope is that as you accept the place you would consider making a donation to Ffynnon PPD to help us with the other costs involved in the events.

These events have been encouraged and generously supported by the Diocese of St. Asaph, Church in Wales.

Ffynnon PPD, PO Box 246, Oswestry, SY10 1ED.Website: www.ffynnonppd.co.uk Email: info@ffynnonppd.co.uk.