But one moment that I will always treasure is the first ever Emerge Retreat for women. A couple of weeks ago, Ashley Easter and I stepped into leading 12 women over the course of the weekend in exploring what it takes to be an empowered woman. And it was EPIC!!
There were so many moments when I paused and just really soaked in what was unfolding....the relationships that were forming, the breakthroughs that were happening, the fears that were being faced, the risks that were being taken.
More than once Ashley and I did little happy dances of celebration - feeling very proud of what we had created.
This was a huge accomplishment and the realization of a long held dream of mine and I am still basking in the joy of that.
And, I am really present today to another dream that has been on my mind for awhile....
Back in 2007, I started working informally with women in small groups. Then in 2014, I launched the first ever Beyond Surviving group program for women, and I have been leading these groups three times a year pretty much ever since then. Next one starts in May by the way - check it out: http://rachelgrantcoaching.com/group-program/
Then in 2016, I developed and led a group program for men and it had a similar start as the women's group in 2007 - two awesome guys journeyed with me in the program. In 2018, I gave it another go, and three guys stepped into community to heal.
This year, I'm offering the Beyond Surviving Group Program for Men again - starting April 14th, and I am calling in 6 men to join me for the journey.
I've worked with men one-on-one from the very start, and that work is deep and rich and transformational. And I also know that healing in community just adds something special to the mix, and I believe particularly so for men who are still often shamed and struggle with feeling so alone in their healing journey.
I am committed to supporting the men in my community heal - you deserve it!
In the Beyond Surviving program, I've combined what I have learned through my own journey of recovery from sexual abuse, my study of neuroscience, my training in counseling psychology, and my experience working with hundreds of clients. I have included every lesson, exercise, worksheet, client example, and training module that has made a difference for me and my clients into this program.
If you are man who is ready to break free from the pain of abuse and do so alongside your other brothers in healing, please go here to submit your application today.
To healing for all,
Watch Seth Shelley's Ted talk on why men need to talk about their sexual abuse.
Read Tres Dean's story of coming to terms with the reality of being a survivor of sexual trauma.
What communities of healing do you lean on for support?BOOK OF THE MONTH
I feel it is time to tell my story and of what can happen to troubled young boys who fall prey to unscrupulous men. Of what can happen when early sexual problems cannot be shared with parents. Of how easy it is to believe those who seem eager to listen and willing to give their time but who are ultimately only interested in satisfying their own physical needs. The question is always; do those so-called sympathetic ears belong to a violent person?
I have carried the guilt for my actions for many years and at last I can tell of what happened, because Tom is now out of reach and 'They can't touch him now'.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Beyond Surviving Group Program for Men
TUESDAYS, 3:30p-5:00p PT / 6:30p-8:00p ET
Starting APRIL 14th
Don't miss out on this opportunity to reclaim your life!
Learn More & Register Here
March: Victim or Survivors
Becoming a survivor involves breaking free of old patterns that trap us in circumstances that repeat past injuries. We'll explore the different stages of healing and what we need to achieve in each stage and the types of support that are best suited for you based on where you are in your healing journey.
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