Upcoming Webinar – 1in6 Webinar Discussion: Love and Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

From the description of this webinar, scheduled for Noon Eastern (US) time on Feb. 29:

How might men’s unwanted or sexually abusive experience in childhood affect their relationships with the people they love? How do partners heal together?

Marriage and Family Therapist, Chris Tickner will join 1in6 for a thoughtful discussion (and Q&A) about how men, and their loved ones may identify and address presenting issues to better achieve happy and healthy relationships. We invite survivors, partners, and professionals to learn and share in the spirit of love, community, and hope.

For more information, and to register, check out the link.

It sounds like a really interesting discussion topic for male survivors and their significant others. Unfortunately, I’m unlikely to be available on that day, I’m very likely to be traveling, but if you attend, be sure to come back and leave a comment about the discussion!

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