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.
WHAT IS A WEEKEND OF RECOVERY?
Our Weekend of Recovery (WOR) retreats are three-day healing workshops for male survivors of sexual harm as a child or as an adult. WORs begin at Noon on Friday and end at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The agenda consists of large group activities mixed with small group sessions. Optional activities such as Mindfulness Walks and casual outdoor hikes are also available. Download a Sample Schedule and Agenda (PDF)
What Will Be Expected Of Me?
Although we encourage active participation in WOR retreats, activities are structured to allow you to pace the level of your involvement. Confidentiality and safety are cornerstones of our time together. WORs are highly effective in lessening feelings of isolation, and in creating engagement and community. We also include generous amounts of break time to develop friendships with other participants.
Will I Be Safe?
Early during each event, facilitators work with participants to identify factors that can help them feel safe throughout the weekend. While common safety needs emerge, this allows you to contribute any unique concerns.
MenHealing acknowledges and honors the diversities of attendees at each Weekend of Recovery (racial, ethnic, class, spirituality, sexuality, gender, etc.).
What Can a Weekend of Recovery Do for Me?
WOR provides a safe place for you to:
- Realize you are not alone;
- Share your inner pain, strength, and hope with others who have been sexually harmed;
- Explore deeper aspects of your healing journey;
- Experiment with opening up and being vulnerable;
- Practice asking for the support you need;
- Explore safe ways of expanding your comfort zones;
- Discover ways to deal with obstacles preventing you from moving beyond your trauma;
- Experience a sense of community, brotherhood, and joy.
More Opportunities
We conduct a variety of events throughout the year. Be sure to visit our home page to see all upcoming events. Here are two other workshops you may be interested in.
Day Of Recovery
Our one-day retreats are for those who cannot attend a weekend retreat. Day of Recovery provides an opportunity for men to gain a brief experience of our process and decide whether the three-day Weekend of Recovery retreat would be right for them.
Learn More about Days of Recovery
Advanced WOR
Anyone who has completed a Level 1 Weekend of Recovery is eligible to attend an Advanced WOR. These retreats are a little longer than Level 1 WOR and usually focus on a healing theme. Partners are sometimes allowed to attend advanced retreats.
Learn More About Advanced Weekends of Recovery
Pay What You Can!
If you cannot afford to attend an event, we have financial assistance available to cover 30 – 70% of registration fees for triple or double occupancy. Links to apply are on each event.
Locations
We select venues that are easily accessible, respect participant safety, provide solitude and relaxation, and have staff committed to the goals of our program.