To MenHealing Weekends of Recovery Alumni, Friends, and Supporters
JOIN THE MOVEMENT: APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
MenHealing will be active in promoting hope and healing for survivors for SAAM during April 2023. If you are not already following MenHealing on social media platforms, consider joining now so you can receive updated news as we journey through this month dedicated to hope and healing for survivors.
April 10th is TEAL RIBBON IN THE WILD day! Find or place a teal ribbon somewhere in nature or somewhere unexpected, snap a photo, and either share it on social media or send DM it to us on Instagram and we’ll share it on your behalf! Don’t forget to tag @menhealing and hashtag #SAAM2023 and #30DaysOfSAAM !
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NEW VIDEO ADDED TO SKILLS FOR HEALING SERIES
Rich Sims (Somatic Educator and WOR Facilitator) has been busy working on production of six videos to increase awareness about somatic aspects of healing from trauma. The newest video focuses on Body Awareness…
In this video, we "look out to look in” and explore and gain new skills to become aware of what’s actually going on both around us and inside our bodies as the events in our daily lives play out. This is one of the first steps in helping us gain the power to make the changes we would like to see in ourselves while helping to strengthen the positive qualities we already have. (also available with Spanish subtitles)
Check out the two previous videos that are also available in our Skills for Healing video series:
NEW ART EXHIBIT FEATURING WORK FROM MALE SURVIVORS
Now available to view online, this new project aims to lift up the individual healing journeys of men-identifying survivors through creative expression. This exhibit was curated for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in partnership between Our Wave, MenHealing, MaleSurvivor, I am Man, and SAMSN.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2023 ADVANCED WEEKEND OF RECOVERY
The 2023 Advanced Weekend of Recovery - open to all WOR Alumni - will focus on EMBODYING LOVE AND POWER IN RELATIONSHIPS. This dynamic weekend will focus on providing participants with the skills to balance and integrate being both loving and powerful in relationships. Read more…
If you have a partner, they are also welcome and encouraged – but not required – to join you.
You are encouraged to register early as registration is limited and our Advanced Weekends frequently fill quickly. Registration opened on April 4th, 2023 will and remain open until July 21st, 2023.
The Pay What You Can Afford payment structure will continue for all 2023 WORs; thereby allowing our healing resources to be more accessible for survivors who experience financial barriers and difficulties.
INVITATION FOR YOU TO FOLLOW MENHEALING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media has revolutionized the way we connect with the world, giving all of us the power to amplify our voices, share our stories, and advocate for the causes we care about. It can shape and mobilize communities to work together and create change across the globe.
Join the conversation by following @MenHealing on all major social media platforms and stay up-to-date with our latest news, event schedules, survivor stories, videos, resources, and more! Connected with our movement of hope and healing. Follow us today!
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SUPPORT HOPE & HEALING FOR MALE SURVIVORS
BY DONATING TO MENHEALING DURING SAAM
MenHealing is committed to fostering collaboration and community as we build a MOVEMENT OF MALE SURVIORS AND ALLIES. We invite you to make a financial donation to MenHealing during April to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS LIKE YOU ARE THE LIFEBLOOD THAT ALLOWS MENHEALING TO CONTINUE OUR WORK. 85% OF OUR BUDGET IS RECEIVED FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS; 15% OF OUR BUDGET IS RECEIVED FROM EVENT REGISTRATIONS. WE DO NOT RECEIVE FUNDING FROM FOUNDATIONS OR GOVERNMENT GRANTS.
YOU can make a difference: YOUR DONATION OF ANY AMOUNT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR MALE SURVIVORS: one…human…at…a…time.
Consider ways you can support MenHealing during 2023
⮚ …Ask others to contribute a donation in your honor for your birthday, anniversary, or any other special event…
⮚ …Contribute a portion of your upcoming tax return…
⮚ …Request to add MenHealing as a qualified recipient if your employer provides matching charitable gifts… (click here to see if they do)
⮚ …Review your Estate Planning and add MenHealing for a Legacy Gift…
Your donation can be designated for any specific project area, to support survivor who experience financial hardship to attend a WOR event, or to support general program needs.
Make 2023 the year you SHOW UP FOR SURVIVORS with a financial contribution of any amount.
We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors. Consider whether YOU can join as a recurring donor at any amount.
Remember, YOU can forward this newsletter to anyone or any organization that you think might be interested. Thanks for spreading the word!
We welcome YOUR FEEDBACK and any ideas about our work via: contact@menhealing.org
Jim Struve
Executive Director, MenHealing/Weekend of Recovery
