Male Survivors: Preparing The Way For Meaningful Intervention
Once annually, Mason Shell (MCP, RCC), Executive Director, Education Coordinator, and clinician for the B.C. Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, provides training.
This two-day workshop aims to support and validate those who have encountered, or who expect to encounter, adult males with sexual or domestic abuse in their backgrounds.
It will equip participants with knowledge on how to provide initial support that is trauma-informed, empowering, and sensitive, but also playful and creative, as well as how to make referrals as appropriate. Trauma is trauma regardless of gender identity, so it is important to consider that much of the information applies to survivors living with trauma more generally, which Mason is passionate about discussing and developing.
*Survivors are welcome to attend, though please keep in mind that the material can be heavy and intense*
Some of the Content:
- Misconceptions around Male Survivors
- Up-to-date Statistics on Male Survivors and Sexual Assault/Abuse more Generally
- Common Symptoms and Presenting Issues of Male Survivors
- How Addiction can be viewed as a Trauma Symptom
- Biology of Trauma and Language/Concepts for Working with Trauma
- Process of Recovery / Therapeutic Process while Working with Trauma
- Interventions / Tools / Techniques
- Self-Care – Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue
*Not all covered materials are listed here, and there will be ample time for discussion and questions throughout*
Location:
The workshop is currently being held remotely via Zoom.
Virtual meeting information will be provided to registered participants prior to the date.
Dates:
June 11th and 12th, 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fees:
Non-Student $300.00
Student $150.00
* Group rates may be negotiated*
Payment Methods:
We accept credit cards: Call 604-682-6482 to provide info
We accept cheques: Mail to 3126 West Broadway, Vancouver
We accept e-transfers: Send to admin@bc-malesurvivors.com
*As a small non-profit, we strongly invite and encourage passing the workshop/training information along to anyone or any groups you feel might have an interest in or benefit from the material*
Registration Form must be emailed to (education@bc-malesurvivors.
For more information, please contact Mason at education@bc-malesurvivors.