The next Partner Peer Support Group starts on Thursday, September 11 at 5pm PT/ 8pm ET and will meet for eight sessions. Registration is open until August 28th. Watch this video to learn about our Partners Group! The Support Groups team extends heartfelt gratitude to Jeremy Gear, our former
Partner Peer Support Group Starting Sep. 11 Read Post »
The long-lasting wounds of childhood sexual abuse are hard to heal, no matter what your gender. One in six boys are sexually abused. This is a story of how they survived. This powerful documentary follows eight men, including survivors from our own community, as they break the silence
Documentary: Man Enough to Heal Read Post »
It is not uncommon for survivors of trauma to carry intrusive memories. They surface without consent: in dreams, in moments of stillness, sometimes in the middle of joy. The body remembers what the mind cannot control.
On Our Blog: Survivor Spotlight on Michael Crowley Read Post »
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month As an organization, we recognize that the huge stressors in our country, the economy, the environment, and the world at large can add heavy layers of concern – and even despair – on top of the wounds already carried by survivors of
An Invitation to Join us in Creating Community Safety Read Post »
If the decades long wave of sexual harassment and sexual assault revelations has taught us anything, it’s that we have not done enough to end sexual harassment, gender-based violence, and sex trafficking. Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. are forced to perform sexual acts against their
An IMportant Message From MenHealing Read Post »
This 3-hour workshop is intended for providers (mental & physical health care, legal, and service agencies) who work with men and/or men who are survivors of sexual harm.
WORKSHOP: Hope and Healing for Men Who Have Experienced Sexual Harm Read Post »
MenHealing provides Technical Assistance (TA) through consultation that provides focused support and skill-building to individuals, agencies, systems, etc., to address needs and gaps in services. This builds your capacity to provide the appropriate care to men who have experienced sexual harm. TA can include Payment for Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance Information Read Post »
Below is a “menu” of trainings that we typically present, with the option to create a training that meets your needs. 1. Getting to Know MenHealing: Programs and Resources Description: MenHealing offers resources and programs for male survivors, their partners, and providers. This is an opportunity to learn
Educational Training Information Read Post »
In addition to our healing resources for male survivors and their loved ones, MenHealing offers opportunities for skill and capacity building to providers and organizations to support male survivors of sexual harm and their loved ones through educational training, workshops, and technical assistance. Educational Trainings and Workshops Our
M.H. Training and Technical Assistance information Read Post »
MenHealing Weekends of Recovery (WOR) are open to any man, 18 or older, who has been sexually victimized as a child and/or assaulted or raped as an adult. The 2025 Menucha Level 1 WOR will be our 103rd healing weekend, and will be an in-person event. This WOR
2025 Menucha Level 1 Weekend of Recovery Read Post »
We’re proud to share that MenHealing has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid/GuideStar — their highest level of recognition! This prestigious seal signals to funders, partners, and supporters that we’re committed to accountability and openness. Achieving Platinum status means we’ve provided in-depth information about our programs,
We’ve Gone Platinum! Read Post »
“His Name is Eku” is a gripping short survival drama set within the tense environment of a television studio. It tells the story of Eku, a young African man and survivor of sexual trauma, whose reluctance to confront his past threatens his relationship with his girlfriend. When he’s
Menhealing Collaborates With Soon-to-Be Released Movie Read Post »
QUESTIONS ABOUT ATTENDING A WEEKEND OF RECOVERY If you have a question that was not addressed, please contact us. Q: Who Qualifies As a Male Survivor? A: Any adult man who has experienced sexual harm during childhood, as an adult, or both. Survivors may have experienced a single incident
WOR – Is This for Me? Read Post »
All participants in a Weekend or Day of Recovery are required to acknowledge that they have read and agree to adhere to these policies. You will also be asked to sign an Informed Consent at least 30 days prior to the event. SAFETY FOR PARTICIPANTS Screening for attendance on
Weekend of Recovery Policies Read Post »
Our April 2025 Service Project at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah was an energizing success. Family and friends joined us in this collaborative project for MenHealing to provide service work for abused and neglected animals. We marked our 5th Anniversary Best Friends visit by doubling the
5th Anniversary Best Friends Service Project a Success Read Post »
Our Somatic Healing 101 online course is now in session. Led by our own Rich Sims MSME/T, CTP, we’d love for you to join us and be part of this transformative journey! Current Session Started April 8, 2025 Tuesday Nights for 8 Weeks5-6:15pm PT / 6-7:15pm MT / 7-8:15pm CT
New Online Class: Somatic Healing 101 Read Post »
Connection with other male survivors can make a huge difference in one’s journey. The use of the term “male” includes all cisgender and trans individuals who are masculine-identifying or self-identify as male. All sexual orientations are welcome. Alumni Peer Support Groups Those who have attended a Weekend of
Peer Support Groups for Male Survivors and their Partners Read Post »
In addition to our MenHealing Alumni Support Groups, we also offer a Community Peer Group for men who have not attended a Weekend of Recovery or a Day of Recovery. The Community Peer Support groups are 8 sessions, running every other week, 16 weeks total and will follow
Community Peer Support Groups RegistRation Read Post »
For many survivors, creating art isn’t just about making something beautiful– it’s a powerful tool for healing trauma and ending cycles of violence. It allows survivors to represent themselves and their experiences as they are, and not how others see them. It transforms the stigma and shame that
Courage to Create Fundraiser Read Post »
S3E5 – Cultural Identity: More Than a Label In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra Warner sits down with Dr. Jorge Wong, a clinical psychologist with a fascinating multicultural background—he’s a Chinese, but born in Cuba, and then immigrated to the United States! S3E4 – Overcoming Hate
Just Healing Podcast Season 3 Read Post »
We’re excited to announce our 2024 Annual Report is now published! If you are a current donor—or thinking about becoming a donor—this information will clarify how grassroots financial donations continue to support our direct services, with minimal administrative overhead. We’re extremely proud of the work we did to
2024 Annual Report Now Available Read Post »
After a hiatus since October 2024, the MenHealing Blog is back. Formerly considered an Alumni blog, the new blog will also include articles from MenHealing Staff, Facilitators, Board Members, and occasional guest writers from within our greater community. The blog has a new location, hosted on the non-profit
Our Blog Has a New Home Read Post »
To All MenHealing Alumni (this includes anyone who has attended a Weekend of Recovery, Day of Recovery, or Advanced Weekend of Recovery) We hope you’ve been surrounded by a loving and affirming community as 2025 kicks into gear. While this year holds many uncertainties, know that MenHealing is
New Alumni Peer Group Starting Read Post »
Thanks to Everyone Who Contributed to Our 2024 Ripple Effect Campaign. It is never too late to join our movement. Each project in motion is possible because of grassroots support from individual donors like YOU. Your loyal support is the DNA of our success. We welcome additional financial
Join Our Giving Circle Read Post »
Since launching in 2022, the Just Healing podcast has become a big success in our efforts to amplify healing and hope. After a brief pause in 2023, we released 20 new episodes in 2024. Now, we’re thrilled to announce an ambitious leap forward: Just Healing is going WEEKLY!
New Weekly Just Healing Episodes Read Post »
Weekends of Recovery (WOR) is a flagship program of MenHealing. After 102 successful WORs, we are undertaking a review of this healing resource. What is working and what needs to be changed to reach more men for hope and healing? One opportunity we are exploring is forming collaborative relationships
Transforming Weekends of Recovery Read Post »
Stephanie is an attorney, and programmatic/policy development/compliance consultant to non-profit and government survivor services agencies. Preceding her consulting work, Stephanie enjoyed a 20+ year tenure at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center where she held varied responsibilities including provision of direct legal services; development, expansion, and strategic direction
Stephanie DeCandia Read Post »
A gift through your RMD not only benefits MenHealing but also simplifies your year-end giving. Make a difference today. As each calendar year comes to a close, you may be considering ways to maximize your tax savings while making a positive impact. If you’re 73 or older and
Information about IRA Required Minimum Distribution Read Post »
“Zidia has a background in journalism and copy-writing, having graduated with a communication degree from Westminster University in 2024. She enjoys sharing stories and connecting MenHealing’s vibrant community with organization news and updates as the Social Media Specialist. When she’s not creating content or editing projects for MenHealing,
Since 1983, Mikele has worked with survivors of sexual trauma of all genders, specializing in the areas of physical, sexual, religious, and ritual abuse and violence, utilizing art, music, bodywork and mindfulness practices to the work of recovery. She was co-creator of Weekends of Recovery and is Founder
Paul is a somatic educator, a martial artist, and an author. He is founder of the Columbus Center for Movement Studies and Aikido of Columbus in Columbus, Ohio USA. He is the developer of Being In Movement mindbody education. He has a B.A. in Philosophy and a Ph.D. in
Howard was the first Chairperson of the Weekends of Recovery program, which began in October 2001. In 2010, he became the Co-Chair with Jim Struve, LCSW. In 2017, as Howard was winding down his private practice, he also chose to retire from the Weekends of Recovery team, after
Shar has been designing and maintaining websites and managing social media for 15+ years. She created and manages the MenHealing website. She created and manages websites for several of our team members and other non-profit associations and organizations.
Trisha has been working with non-profit organizations for many years. She serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator for MenHealing and has a long history with the Weekends of Recovery Program, as she has helped to administratively coordinate the majority of the weekends conducted over the past 17 years.
Eric has a background in the performing arts and computer graphics. From 2002-2018 he owned and operated a hatha yoga studio in Atlanta, GA. A four-time Weekend of Recovery alumni, Eric credits the workshops with enabling him to make the transition from survivor to thriver. Since Fall 2018
Mike worked for 35 years as a pastor, supervisor, coach and consultant. Now retired he spends time writing, gardening, teaching, volunteering and grandparenting. At the age of 60 he started to remember his childhood sexual abuse and began active recovery. Out of his experience of both in-person and
Ernesto is an Instructor in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and is a Supervisor of Psychotherapy at the William Alanson White Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. He is an Associate Editor of the institute’s journal, Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Dr. Mujica maintains a full-time private
Sharon has been working in the field of sexual trauma for over ten years and is Rape Crisis Trained. She is the Manager of Clinical Services at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. Sharon has experience in working extensively with male survivors and their loved ones. She co-facilitates a
Lee is a psychologist with a private practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been co-facilitating Weekends of Recovery since 2005. He specializes in relationship issues, such as self-esteem, assertiveness, intimacy, identity, sexuality, and gender. Focusing on relationship dynamics, he provides individual, couples, and group therapy for
Chad is a licensed psychologist working in private practice. He is owner of City Counseling: A Home for Growth, a practice focused on serving the needs of marginalized populations, particularly LGBT folks. Chad’s areas of speciality include GLB and Trans concerns, HIV/AIDS, and survivors of trauma. Chad is
Uma has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years and has worked in multiple outpatient and inpatient settings. She currently works as a licensed psychologist at the University of Utah as the Assistant Director of Psychology & Wellness in the Department of Athletics. As
Sandi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Columbus, Ohio, and has been a facilitator for the Weekends of Recovery for Men Healing since 2006, and Taking Back Ourselves since 2014. Sandi sees herself as providing context within which trauma can be understood as part of the
Rich is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator, Movement Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional, Somatic & Mindfulness Educator, Body Awareness, and Aikido Instructor based in the Chicago area. He’s worked with Somatic (Body Based), Embodiment, and Mindfulness practices for over twenty-five years. Through this experience, he teaches his students to
Peitao is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Northern Illinois University. He is a National Certified Counselor and License Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. He received his Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from Syracuse University and M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from
Jim is a lifelong social justice activist. He created one of the earliest Peace Studies Programs in the country at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the late 1960s. He began to work with male survivors in 1976 and has experience working in a wide range of clinical settings:
Jordan has been working in sexual abuse survivor outreach for over 10 years. A three-time Weekend of Recovery alumnus himself, Jordan began publicly telling his story in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada as part of their inaugural male victimization conference. After 25 of these award-winning
Jordan Masciangelo Read Post »
Kenton completed a Masters degree in Social Work from New York University. With up to 20 years of experience in the field Mr. Kirby has worked in a number of positions in child welfare as well as a Forensic Social worker throughout the New York State court system.
Debra is a leading forensic psychologist, popular speaker, trauma expert, training professional and author. She addresses diverse topics including PTSD, multicultural therapeutic techniques, gang intervention, prison reform, human trafficking, violence against women, substance abuse, relationships and mental health. She currently is a Professor for the Los Angeles campus
Michael is the co-founder and Executive Director of FORGE, an organization focused on improving the lives of transgender individuals by building stronger connections, providing resources, and empowering growth through knowledge. FORGE is a national training and technical assistance provider funded through the Department of Justice, Office on Violence
A Message from Executive Director, Jim Struve 2024 has been a challenging year, to say the least. You may have been personally impacted by one of the multitude of chaotic weather events: hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and extended heat waves or cold snaps have affected many of us. An
We’re honored & excited to announce our op-ed about the Menendez brothers, written by Executive Director Jim Struve and Board Members Debra Warner and Michael Munson, was published by the The San Diego Union-Tribune. Opinion: The Menendez Case Is a Call for Awareness of and Action Against Abuse
MenHealing Writes Op-Ed for San Diego Union-Tribune Read Post »
On Sunday, Sep. 29, MenHealing held an unforgettable evening of celebration and giving back: Ripple Effect. Participants witnessed the transformative impact of men healing in community with inspiring stories of resilience, updates on MenHealing’s groundbreaking new initiatives, and thought-provoking performances from inspired artists and survivors. The Ripple Effect
Watch Now: Ripple Effect Read Post »
MenHealing has a “Pay what you can afford” policy for our healing retreats, and this policy also extends to our Peer Support Groups. A limited amount of financial assistance is available for each Peer Support Group. The amount of assistance is dependent upon existing funds available within the
2025 Support Groups Financial Assistance Application Read Post »
Join MenHealing for a free and unforgettable evening of celebrating healing and giving back. Witness the transformative impact of men healing in community with inspiring stories of resilience, updates on MenHealing’s groundbreaking new initiatives, and thought-provoking performances from inspired artists and survivors. Please join us for an unforgettable
Join Us for Ripple Effect: Healing Men, Transforming Communities – A Free Virtual Event! Read Post »
What Participants will work as a group in several animal care areas. Tasks will depend on the needs of the Sanctuary. Example tasks are cleaning animal areas, assisting with animal socialization, landscaping, weeding, and trail maintenance. An optional moderate hike is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. When April 24
2025 Alumni WOR – Service Project/Hiking – Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Read Post »
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Greg Cason has an honest and informative conversation with Dr. Robert Holloway, a renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. They discuss Dr. Holloway’s significant contributions to the field of transgender youth care, the impact of recent legislation
Podcast Episode 20 is out! Read Post »
Our 2024 Level 1 Weekend of Recovery will be conducted October 18 – 20 at Hope Springs, OH. Registration will remain open until September 27. Regular registration also allows application for financial assistance. Thanks for any help you can offer for expanding our outreach to new men survivors
Level 1 Wor Registration Remains Open Read Post »
Diana Thomas has announced her retirement in August – a big THANK YOU to her leadership during the past couple of years. Continuity of leadership will be continued as Jeremy Gear & Stephanie DeCandia assume their positions as Peer Support Groups Co-Directors. Jeremy is a WOR Alumnus who
Updates About Support Groups Project Read Post »
Reminder that registration closes at the end of next week for this year’s collaborative MenHealing / Taking Back Ourselves Advanced WOR. This weekend will be conducted August 8 – 11 at Hope Springs in Ohio. The gathering is a wonderful opportunity for men and women survivors to share
Advanced W.o.r. Registration Open Thru July 27 Read Post »
Included in this Directory is an extensive list of organizations that provide resources for a wide diversity of survivors of sexual harm. Please suggest any other organizations that we should review for addition. Please let us know if anything is incorrect or out of date so we have
Organizational Resources for Male Survivors Read Post »
MenHealing Weekends of Recovery (WOR) are open to any man, 18 or older, who has been sexually victimized as a child and/or assaulted or raped as an adult. The 2024 Hope Springs Level 1 WOR will be our 102nd healing weekend and will be an in-person event. Registration will
2024 Level 1 Weekend of Recovery Read Post »
In March 2019 we conducted our first Retrospective Survey to learn how the Weekend of Recovery and Day of Recovery retreats had benefited Alumni. The following information was gathered from retreat participants about their experiences before and after completion of one of our retreats. Program Staff Uma P.
Program Evaluation Project Read Post »
Abreactive Work with Sexual Abuse Survivors: Concepts and Techniques by Katherine Steele, Joana Colrain Topics: Sexual Abuse, Sexual Trauma, Survivor, Trauma, Abuse, Childhood Abuse, Healing Abreaction is the revivification of past memory with the release of bound emotion and the recovery of repressed or dissociated aspects of a remembered event. While abreaction is an
1 in 6 men experience sexual victimization in their lifetime. That’s 29,000,000 males in the United States alone. The statistics are astounding, but there are stories behind the statistics. MenHealing Presents The Men’s Story ProjectSurvivors’ Healing JourneysThis powerful original video series is the product of a collaboration between
The Men’s Story Project: Survivors’ Healing Journeys Read Post »
This dynamic animated video challenges the paradigm of ‘Disorder’ for male survivors of sexual victimization, offering an alternative to overcome victim blaming of survivors. Reframing Trauma is a message of hope and healing, replacing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI).
Skills For Healing: Reframing Trauma Read Post »
This ‘Pebbles Meditation’ offers a specific tool that can be incorporated into your Mindfulness Practice. This Meditation is led by Jim Struve, Executive Director of MenHealing.
Skills For Healing: Pebbles Meditation Read Post »
Richard Sims, RSME, RSMT, CTP – Rich is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator, Movement Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional, Somatic & Mindfulness Educator and Aikido Instructor based in the Chicago area He’s worked with Somatic (Body Based), Embodiment and Mindfulness practices for over twenty-five years. Through this experience he
Skills For Healing – Somatic Breath Awareness Read Post »
This Project was conducted in Spring 2022. The resulting videos can be viewed on Youtube. Your Story Has Power Following the success of MenHealing’s recent collaborative storytelling event series, Voices of Healing: Trans & Nonbinary Survivors SPEAK OUT is a new collaborative effort between FORGE and MenHealing designed
Voices of Healing: Trans Voices Speak Out Read Post »
Stories of Healing From Male Survivors Beyond Survival: Voices of Healing is an ongoing video series to highlight the healing journeys of male survivors of sexual abuse who want to share their stories about life beyond survival. Brief videos ( 2–5 minutes) highlight the healing journeys of male
Voices of Healing: Rob Read Post »
We welcome male survivors as well as allies for volunteer help. We are committed to support volunteer service with respect for whatever amount of time you might be able to offer. When possible, we welcome opportunities for volunteers to work collaboratively and to avoid your time and energy being treated as second-class labor.
Bodies & Boundaries: Embodying Healing Through Trauma-Informed Practices This week, Michael Munson is joined by Molly Boeder-Harris, founder of The Breathe Network, to discuss her transition from a survivor of sexual trauma to creating a nonprofit focused on trauma-informed holistic healing. Highlighting various healing modalities, Molly emphasizes the
New Episode Alert: Holistic Healing with Molly Boeder-Harris Read Post »
New Perspectives: Confronting & Responding to Sexual Violence Against Men & Boys We are excited to share with you the newest episode of the Just Healing Podcast. Louie Marven shares insights into his role as a project coordinator at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and discusses the
New Episode Alert: Expert Insights on Supporting Male Survivors Read Post »
NEW PERSPECTIVES:Confronting & Responding to Sexual Violence Against Men & Boys Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify We are excited to share with you the newest episode of the Just Healing Podcast. Louie Marven shares insights into his role as a project coordinator at the National Sexual Violence
New Podcast Episode: Expert Insights on Supporting Male Survivors Read Post »
Project Description H.O.M.E. is a collaborative effort between staff and alumni from MenHealing and experts in the community who work with incarcerated men. We began this initiative in September of 2021 when an alumnus from the Weekends of Recovery inspired us to provide educational and healing resources to
Healing Outreach for Men Everywhere Read Post »
In this episode of the Just Healing Podcast, Michael Munson sits down with the remarkable Jennifer Landhuis, Director of the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) to shed light on a topic that touches the lives of many, yet remains shrouded in mystery and misconceptions: stalking.
New Podcast Episode : Understanding Stalking with Jennifer Landhuis Read Post »
Phasellus accumsan vestibulum elit, sed lobortis ex fringilla a. Etiam egestas neque vitae ex dapibus facilisis. Maecenas aliquet volutpat diam quis iac‐ ulis. Sed leo quam, viverra eu quam eu, bibendum porta nunc. Maecenas id gravida libero, nec efficitur mi. — pull quote
Our services and programs are designed for all adult male survivors of sexual trauma; whatever their age at the time it happened. Visitors will notice that we use “male sexual harm” instead of “male sexual assault” or “male sexual abuse.” We find that some people associate the word
Following are a variety of questions and concerns you may have about Weekend of Recovery or Day of Recovery retreats. We hope this information will be helpful to you in sorting through your decision about whether to attend an event. FAQ About Weekend of Recovery If you have
FAQ About Weekend of Recovery Read Post »
In the world we live in, we are all grappling with the effects of race, religion, trauma, war, wealth, poverty, slavery, and migration. This year’s Advanced Weekend of Recovery is an invitation for us to reimagine, through community, what the future could hold.
Joint MenHealing / Taking Back Ourselves Advanced Weekend of Recovery Read Post »
Goals of Weekends of Recovery Level 1 Weekends of Recovery (WOR) offer a healing experience for adult men who are survivors of sexual harm experienced during childhood and/or as an adult. The WOR is constructed with the purposes of Skills-Building, Psychoeducation, and Community-Building. Participation will provide you with
Goals of Weekends of Recovery Read Post »
MenHealing has held Weekends of Recovery at Hope Springs since 2007 A Weekend of Recovery (WOR) provides support for any male – 18 or older – who is a survivor of sexual trauma as a child and/or as an adult. In an environment that emphasizes safety, our program acknowledges
Hope Springs Weekends of Recovery Read Post »
Current research indicates that 1 of every 6 males will experience sexual victimization at some time during his lifetime. There is a high likelihood that you, or someone you know personally, is a male survivor. The Facts Are Compelling MenHealing is committed to accessibility for all of our
Why Support MenHealing? Read Post »
On January 5th we launched the second season of our JUST HEALING podcast series. If you haven’t already listened, check out these powerful podcasts now. Four amazing individuals – Debra Warner, Timothy du Vall-Brown, Greg Cason, and Jayce Baron – will collaborate for each to host six weekly
Just Healing with Ashley Easter Read Post »
We are excited to release the first part of a new three-part series of videos; the newest additions to our “Skills for Healing” collection. Each 30-minute video – presented by Amy Ellis – provides a wealth of information to expand our awareness about the impacts of trauma. Amy is
Demystifying Trauma with Dr. Amy Ellis Read Post »
We have recently started the newest series of virtual-access Support Groups for Weekend of Recovery Alumni. Future Alumni Support Groups will begin as we receive a quorum of interested individuals. We are also expanding our resources: Community Support Groups are designed for men who have not yet attended
Support Groups Project Expands Read Post »
Registration is now open for our fourth annual special Service Project/Hiking Alumni Weekend at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. What Participants will work as a group in several animal care areas. Tasks will depend on the needs of the Sanctuary. Example tasks are cleaning animal areas, assisting with animal
2024 Best Friends Service Project/Hiking Alumni Weekend Read Post »
What is a Day of Recovery Our one-day workshops and healing retreats are for those who may not be able to attend a full Weekend of Recovery. Day of Recovery (DOR) is an opportunity for men to participate, and decide if a three-day Weekend of Recovery would be
Completion of a Level 1 Weekend of Recovery is a prerequisite for attending an Advanced Weekend of Recovery. Going Deeper Survivors are resilient and have developed the ability to feel better and experience safety, self-worth, intimacy, and freedom. But difficult emotions, such as shame, guilt, depression, anxiety, anger,
Advanced Weekend of Recovery Read Post »
WHAT IS A WEEKEND OF RECOVERY? Weekend of Recovery (WOR) retreats offer a wide range of activities designed for personal safety. Special attention is given to engaging male survivors who may have a long history of isolation. Our Weekend of Recovery (WOR) retreats are three-day healing workshops for male survivors
Weekend of Recovery Read Post »
Much attention has been devoted to establishing solid policies and procedures for effective, ethical, and sustainable administrative and financial management. Establishment Of A Healthy Organization MenHealing is deeply committed to raising and managing money in ways that ensure long-term financial sustainability and that maximize access to the service
Our Financial Philosphy Read Post »
Donations to MenHealing are charitable, tax-deductible contributions, and your donation will help male survivors of sexual victimization. They will appear on your donation statement as MenHealing. MenHealing is grateful for the generosity of individual donors, whose financial contributions support over 80% of our operating budget. We want to
Due to many unprecedented events that occurred throughout 2020, we decided the best way to showcase our accomplishments was to craft an Annual Report that includes information for 16 months from January 2020 through April 2021. 2020 was a year of unexpected and uncertain challenges — most notably
Annual Report 2020-2021 Read Post »
MenHealing is committed to financial accessibility for weekends of recovery. We believe that healing should not be impeded by economic limitations. Therefore, we are offering a “pay what you can afford” pricing structure for Weekend of Recovery events. Financial Assistance Most events have financial assistance available. The amount
Financial Assistance Read Post »
Our Mission MenHealing provides healing resources for men and male-identified individuals, age 18 and older, who have experienced sexual victimization during childhood and/or as an adult. Our range of services include educational resources as well as in-person and virtual healing events for skills-building, connection, and community. Our Values
SEASON 2 LAUNCHES NOW! After a lengthy hiatus, the JUST HEALING PODCAST is back with new episodes every Friday throughout 2024. Our new iteration of the podcast welcomes four new hosts to the fold, each bringing their own experience, insight, and expertise to the table! In this premiere
Just Healing Podcast is Back Read Post »
MenHealing will review requests to distribute information about any research studies related to men or male-identified survivors of sexual victimization based on the following criteria. Required Optional Consider potential opportunities to support or collaborate with MenHealing, such as: All inquiries will be reviewed and responses sent within 30
Inquiries to MenHealing Regarding Research Studies Read Post »
Thirteen years ago, a monumental event forever changed the narrative for male survivors of sexual trauma. Oprah Winfrey’s “200 Men Come Forward” television event marked a historic milestone in broadcast history by bringing together 200 brave male survivors and their partners in a courageous and empowering display of
Commemorating a Transformative Moment for Male Survivors Read Post »
Pellentesque vestibulum quam vel fringilla malesuada. Proin dignissim pretium dictum. Quisque placerat mi et diam elementum iaculis. Duis felis massa, auctor ac male suada eget, convallis nec ligula. Nullam at vehicula orci. Etiam et ultricies magna. Praesent elementum lacus in dic‐ tum interdum. Nulla facilisi. Vivamus nec purus
Announcing 100 Waves Fundraiser Read Post »
Dr. Scott Easton is a licensed master’s level social work (LMSW) and an Associate Professor at the Boston College School of Social Work. He is conducting a study on the health and well-being of male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Participants will be asked to complete a one-time,
Research Participants Needed Read Post »
MenHealing has held Weekends of Recovery at Hope Springs since 2007 A Weekend of Recovery (WOR) provides support for any male – 18 or older – who is a survivor of sexual trauma as a child and/or as an adult. In an environment that emphasizes safety, our program acknowledges
Hope Springs Weekend of Recovery Read Post »
We are excited about the success of the Support Groups Project, which was launched in 2021. Adam Frost (WOR Alumnus) is the Support Group Project Manager. During the last two years, we have offered seven Alumni Support Groups. Groups meet for fifteen ninety-minute sessions over the span of
Support Groups Update Read Post »
We are updating the Resources for Survivors portion of our website with the addition of a MenHealing Publications page. This will feature publications authored by personnel directly affiliated with MenHealing. PDF documents for a variety of chapters will be included for free user access as well as brief
Sharing Our Wealth of Resources Read Post »
MenHealing is a participating sponsor of this Austin, TX-based musical theater production with accompanying “train” – ing programs that teach people how to support survivors of sexual maltreatment in their personal and professional lives. This local and live-streamed dramedy is coming to life on stage April 21st – 30th as
Isabela and the Runaway Train Read Post »
As the Support Groups project continues to grow, we’ve added a Peer Support Groups page. Since 2021 we have conducted six Alumni Support Groups, each group meeting for 15 sessions. Trial Partner Support Groups are being conducted from January thru March 2025 We have launched groups for survivors
New Page for Survivor Support Groups Read Post »
H1 Basic Theme Styling While using the WordPress Editor, styling doesn’t always display correctly. With some features, you have to view the live page in order to see the proper formatting. This is mostly in regard to text and type styling. It’s a good habit to always View
We remain sensitive to reaching underserved populations of men and male-identified survivors. One expansion is the Melanated Survivors Weekend of Recovery: a healing and community-building experience for healers and survivors of color. This new WOR will be conducted in Spring 2023 and will be facilitated by Richard Smith
New Melanated Survivors WOR Read Post »
From the editor: Special thanks to Eric for this honest, raw and powerful piece. It includes strong language which may be triggering . I was raped. I think. No, not raped. Sexually abused. No, not that. Well, yes, that was at home and more subtle than the incident
It Depends on Who You Ask Read Post »
Art Exhibit to Feature Male Survivors MenHealing is participating in an exciting collaboration: Our Wave, MaleSurvivor, I Am Man, and MenHealing are soliciting submissions from men and male-identified survivors for a planned online art exhibit during April 2023. Survivors are invited to share their healing journey in the
BONDED Registration IS Open! BONDED is a two-act drama written by Tyler Martin. Met with rave reviews for its stunning performances and authentic storytelling, BONDED tells the account of Emmett (Tyler Martin) and his estranged older sister, Nellie (Bellamy Young), as they unearth and navigate their shared family
Bonded – Encore Presentation Read Post »
MenHealing has a Podcast! Sexual Trauma Does Not Exist in a Vacuum – Healing Shouldn’t Either! Just Healing Podcast In this new podcast series from MenHealing, host Richard Smith and his guests take a deep dive into a diverse range of perspectives and personal stories about the intersectional
Just Healing Podcast Read Post »
Join Us at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Dates: April 20 – 23, 2023Event Type: In-Person This special team-building event will provide the opportunity for MenHealing alumni, facilitators, board members, and support staff to give back in service and healing. The experience will take you up close and personal
Alumni Service Project & Hiking Weekend Read Post »
To MenHealing Weekends of Recovery Alumni, Friends, and Supporters In addition to our Newsletter sharing news about the work of MenHealing, we will begin to include periodic “Messages from MenHealing’s Executive Director” to offer commentary about important matters. For example, in the present moment, it seems important to
A Message From Executive Director Jim Struve Read Post »
by Eric Jennings I’m suspicious of anyone who smiles or laughs too much. Define too much. You know it when you see it. Especially the nervous laughter that’s meant to defuse or deflect. Does this apply to the Dalai Lama? I used to think no, but I’m coming
Lost in Space (with you) Read Post »
Our aim is to create powerful public moments of resilience & dialogue that challenge the invisibility & isolation of trans & nonbinary survivors & build community. April 10, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm America/Chicago Four trans and nonbinary survivors of sexual abuse/assault will share their stories of
Trans & Nonbinary Survivors SPEAK OUT! Read Post »
We premiered our newest video last night at the Giving Tuesday Live Event. This retrospective thirty-minute “20th ANNIVERSARY” video features four WOR Alumni and four Facilitators – giving voice to the variety of experiences that have emerged since the first WOR was conducted in September 2001 thru our
New “Weekends of Recovery 20th Anniversary” Video Read Post »
On Sunday, October 3rd, our newest fundraising campaign started off with a bang! Members of the MenHealing staff joined together with talented artists and supporters for an evening of entertainment and inspiration during our $90K IN 90 DAYS Virtual Kickoff Event! The program received a glowing reception from
90K IN 90 Days Kicks Off Read Post »
The Facilitator Team conducted their annual Retreat at Alta Lodge, Utah on August 15th – 17th. This was the first time we have all been together in person since August 2019; during that expanse of time our team has grown from 14 to 18 Facilitators. Meanwhile, the Board
Board & Facilitator Team Retreat Update Read Post »
We are committed to keeping registration fees for WOR/DOR events as reasonable as possible. We maintain the highest quality of service for our programs while maintaining a minimal amount of organizational overhead. Event budgets do require payments for venue rental, food, lodging, staff travel event supplies, and skills-building
How to Pay for a Weekend/Day of Recovery Read Post »
MenHealing retreats are thoughtfully planned healing experiences designed to inform, inspire, and support men who have been sexually victimized as adults or children. No other organization offers this innovative healing resource. About MenHealing In September 2001, Howard Fradkin and Mikele Rauch organized and launched a successful Weekend of
Our Story: The History of MenHealing Read Post »
THANK YOU to a MenHealing supporter who has recently made a generous financial donation, to be used as seed money to help us with development of services for partners, family members, and friends. We are investing this gift to allow us to produce four new videos: Partners, Children,
Growing Our Services for Partners, Family, and Friends Read Post »
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center is doing a series of podcasts that focus on male survivors. Several of the episodes feature MenHealing team members. Sexual harassment, abuse, and assault are serious and widespread issues — but we can all work together to eliminate these issues and create
NSVRC Podcasts Feature MenHealing Team Members Read Post »
2020 was a year of unexpected and uncertain challenges – most notably the COVID-19 pandemic and a severe economic downturn. As an organization that conducts in-person events and relies on the financial generosity of grassroots individual donors, MenHealing faced numerous obstacles to maintain services for male survivors. One
Our 2020/2021 Annual Report is Here Read Post »
We are excited to release the newest video in our Faces of MenHealing series! This video recognizes Michael Munson, a dedicated member of the MenHealing Board. Michael also serves as the Executive Director of FORGE, a nonprofit dedicated to building strength and resilience for transgender survivors and empowering
Faces of MenHealing: Michael Munson Read Post »
MenHealing is excited to offer an alumni experience unlike anything we have done before! In collaboration with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, we are inviting MenHealing and Taking Back Ourselves WOR alumni to participate in this special Weekend of Recovery service project. Survivors who have previously completed a Level
Reminder Of Upcoming Weekends of Recovery Alumni Event Read Post »
You are warmly invited to… The Men’s Story Project: Survivors’ Healing Journeys 1 in 6 men experience sexual victimization in their lifetime. That’s 29,000,00 males in the United States alone. The statistics are astounding, but there are stories behind the statistics. Through authentic and dynamic storytelling, these live
Registration is Open for The Men’s Story Project Read Post »
update: The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2021 One in six men experience sexual victimization in their lifetime. But many men don’t tell anyone for years, don’t seek help, and don’t speak about it publicly. Many men don’t even view that what was done to them makes them
Men’s Story Project: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Read Post »
The first entry in our new video series, Beyond Survival: Skills of Healing, introduces the concept of reframing trauma as a crucial piece of the path toward healing for male survivors of sexual victimization. This dynamic animated video challenges the paradigm of ‘Disorder’ for male survivors of sexual
Skills for Healing Read Post »
MenHealing Executive Director Jim Struve and Board Chair Joana Colrain have co-authored a chapter in the Springer Reference publication, Handbook of Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan. Within the past 40 years, there has been increased awareness that males, as well as females, experience sexual violation. Nonetheless, male sexual
Within the past 40 years, there has been increased awareness that males, as well as females, experience sexual violation. Nonetheless, male sexual violation remains largely underreported, services for male survivors remain sparse, and too many male survivors continue to feel isolated and alone. Shifting the Paradigm Gender is
The Language of Male Sexual Victimization Read Post »
MenHealing is committed to maintaining continuity of services even as COVID-19 and economic uncertainties impact our work. To ensure safe and healthy environments for healing, most of our Weekend of Recovery and Day of Recovery events have been reformatted to allow secure and confidential online access on the
MenHealing Response to Covid-19 Read Post »
This Day of Recovery (DOR) is designed for anyone, 18 or older, who is a Partner, Family Member, or Friend of a male survivor. Male survivors often do not disclose their sexual victimization until many years after they experience such a profound personal violation. Too often males are
Alta Online Partners, Family & Friends Day of Recovery Read Post »
