No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
The Buddha
This process-oriented group therapy program is designed for men who are on a journey of recovery from childhood sexual and/or physical abuse and have graduated from our Phase I program. It features clinically guided discussions, experiential exercises, and group support to assist members in their healing.
Involvement in Trauma Recovery Men & Healing Phase II is based on goals established by both the client and the therapist during the assessment interview. Based on the client’s goals, his progress is then monitored throughout the program. Clients sign up for 10-week cycles of group sessions, and these cycles can be renewed as need be. Clients are welcome to stay for up to two years in the program.
Phase II is dedicated to the following objectives:
- Contain post-traumatic stress
- Manage regression and flashbacks
- Integrate childhood memories
- Express anger, shame, fear and other feelings safely
- Address the impact that the trauma has on family relationships
- Mourn one’s losses
- Take responsibility for one’s behaviour
- Become more aware of one’s body and breathing
- Practice self-care, curb self-injury and befriend the body
- Develop and share a testimony describing the impact of the abuse
- Practice trust building and develop mutual support
- Integrate issues of sexuality and sexual expression
- Rediscover fun and joy in life
Trauma Recovery Men & Healing Phase I is a prerequisite to entrance into Phase II. We recommend that group participants have individual psychotherapy during this program.
If you are Phase I graduate, click here to register here for Phase II.
Our psychotherapy fees may be covered under your private insurance plan. Our receipts show the credentials of the Psychotherapist that is providing services to you (either a Registered Social Worker, or a Registered Psychotherapist). Please check your plan for coverage details.
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
Muhammad Ali