Mike Lew - NEW DIRECTIONS IN COUNSELLING AND RECOVERY
- One Day Workshop for health professionals
- endorsed by APS for 6 generalist points, by AASW (2 points per learning hour) and endorsed by ACA
This one day workshop for health professionals who work with male survivors of child abuse provides health professionals with the support they need, so they can in turn, support their clients.
‘Men and women are different. Successful recovery must incorporate that understanding. This workshop explores models of recovery utilizing positive aspects of male socialization.’ Mike Lew
Mike will present a fresh, strength-based model of men's recovery. Participants are invited to offer their own experiences and senses of humour.
Learning objectives:
- 1. Explore traditional and non-traditional approaches to recovery in the context of the specific needs of male survivors
- 2. Learn how professionals, survivors, and allies can collaborate to bring about successful healing.
- 3. Broaden participants' perspectives on recovery for male survivors.
The full registration fee for this workshop is $220 and the student fee is $180. Proof of student status will need to be provided on arrival at the workshop or the balance of the full fee must be paid.
Please register using the table at the bottom of this page.
Calling all Alchemists
Become an ASCA Alchemist* - make a difference to a survivor’s life!
Add an extra $60 (tax deductible) to your workshop registration fee and provide the opportunity for a male survivor to attend one of Mike Lew’s Victims No Longer Workshops.
In acknowledgment you will receive a complimentary copy of one of Mike Lew’s books:
- Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse
- or his latest, Leaping Upon the Mountains
Please select the book you would like to receive on the online booking form.
You can collect your book at the workshop.
*Alchemist is a term used, in some places in India, to describe a diner who pays for two meals instead of one, thus making it possible for a disadvantaged person to eat, i.e. buy one and give one free.
Health Professionals
A one day workshop for health professionals
| Location |
Venue |
Date |
Time |
Book |
| Sydney |
North Sydney Harbourview Hotel
17 Blue Street,
North Sydney
NSW 2060 |
9 April |
9am-5pm |
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| Melbourne |
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
210 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC |
15 April |
9am-5pm |
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| Perth |
Mercure Hotel Perth
10 Irwin Street
Perth WA 6000 |
23 April |
9am-5pm |
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| Darwin |
Sexual Assault Referral Centre
9 Scaturchio Street
Casuarina NT 0810 |
27 April |
9am-5pm |
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