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VICTORIES WEEKEND RETREAT SHADOW WEEKEND Discovery, Acceptance, and Empowerment During this powerful advanced retreat, graduates of the BreakThrough and Wisdom Years weekends continue their personal

1 VICTORIES WEEKEND RETREAT SHADOW WEEKEND Discovery, Acceptance, and Empowerment During this powerful advanced retreat, graduates of the BreakThrough and Wisdom Years weekends continue their personal journey towards wholeness by taking this next step. Supported by weekend leaders and each other, they engage in the challenging work of uncovering and embracing their shadows, the parts of their inner being that they have worked to conceal from themselves and the world - those that cause them shame and erode their sense of self-worth. By looking deep within and bringing the shadow into the light of day, they begin to recognize its silent influence on their thoughts, feelings, and actions. As a result, men reveal and rediscover the potentials buried within... the golden qualities that have been held in check by the shadow... the strengths of character and individual talents that affirm their warmth and their worth. When the Shadow Weekend concludes, each man leaves with a deeper understanding and greater ownership of his total self. Open for all Victories Alumni who have attended BreakThrough, Wisdom Years Weekends or a comparable program. Date October 10-12, 2014 October 2-4, 2015 Camp Emmaus, Oregon, IL is $690. Scholarships and CEU CREDITS: Individuals with LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, and licensed Psychologists are eligible to receive 15 CEU s for this weekend. Please indicate your interest in receiving CEU s when registering. VictoriesForMen.org/sw

2 VICTORIES WEEKEND RETREAT WISDOM YEARS WEEKEND For men, reaching the age of 50 can be more than a milestone. It can also signal an important life transition, one that brings both new concerns and new opportunities. The Wisdom Years Weekend helps men address the one and seize the other. Through group discussion and other activities, men are encouraged to look thoughtfully at the second half of adult life as they face some of its most profound questions: How to live later years with authenticity, intentionality, health, and connection? How to best respond to changing roles at work and at home? How to maintain and express a vital sense of purpose and impact in the world? How to balance hope for continued connection, productivity, and growth against fear of loneliness, decline, and death? The Wisdom Years Weekend helps men to search their past, shed its self-defeating burdens, emerge into a new sense of anticipation about their future, and commit to a plan of action. Honest relationships and heightened self-awareness are at the heart of the weekend, where men come together in a spirit of respect, safety, confidentiality, and hope. Open to all men over 50. Dates October 10-12, 2014 November 21-23, 2014 March May 1-3, 2015 LOMC, Oregon, IL is $690. Scholarships and CEU CREDITS: Individuals with LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, and licensed Psychologists are eligible to receive 15 CEU s for this weekend. Please indicate your interest in receiving CEU s when registering. VictoriesForMen.org/wyw

3 VICTORIES WEEKEND RETREAT BREAKTHROUGH WEEKEND II Discover Your Best Self The BreakThrough II is a brand new offering from Victories to provide men with an opportunity to do the following: Continue their personal work; Reconnect with their initial weekend; Celebrate and honor the changes they have made since that weekend; Discover new BreakThroughs; and Manifest and celebrate your Best Self. While psychodrama ( heartwork ) will still be an important part of the weekend, the balance of the weekend will offer completely different processes and experiences from the BreakThrough Weekend. Come join this powerful weekend! All alumni are welcome. We hope this will be of particular interest to men in Victories groups that would like to have a transformative weekend with fellow members of their groups. Attending a weekend program like this together is a great way to re-invigorate your group. Individuals not in a group are, of course, also encouraged to attend. Many alumni have asked for a weekend like this, and we expect to fill up in advance. We recommend early registration. Open to BreakThrough Alumni Date March 20-22, 2015 House in the Wood Lake Delevan, WI Leaders Senior BreakThrough Weekend Leaders (Leaders TBA) $690 ($590 for sustaining members) Scholarships and CEU CREDITS: Individuals with LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, and licensed Psychologists are eligible to receive 15 CEU s. Please indicate your interest in CEU s when registering. VictoriesForMen.org/btw2

VICTORIES WEEKEND RETREAT BREAKTHROUGH WEEKEND There can be times when men feel the need to build more fulfilling relationships, gain new perspectives on old problems, or rediscover the best in

4 VICTORIES WEEKEND RETREAT BREAKTHROUGH WEEKEND There can be times when men feel the need to build more fulfilling relationships, gain new perspectives on old problems, or rediscover the best in themselves... times when they struggle to feel connected, confident, and calm. There can also be times in the pursuit of change when they feel blocked by inner obstacles that they can neither push aside nor fully understand. During this powerful retreat led by experienced facilitators, a man can find a safe, supportive, and confidential place to look inward and share what he sees. Through goal setting, communication exercises, group discussion, and psychodrama, he can explore his past and its impact on his present, identify and express his emotions, build new connections with other men, and learn that much of what bothers him bothers us all. In the process, he can also begin to break through those blocks that stand between the life he lives and the life he seeks. As a result, he can also take a giant step towards more fulfilling relationships with family and friends, more positive feelings about himself, and more optimistic prospects for the future. Dates September 19-21, 2014 October 24-26, 2014 December 5-7, 2014 February 20-22, 2015 April 24-26, 2015 House in the Wood Lake Delevan, WI is $690. Scholarships and CEU CREDITS: Individuals with LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, and licensed Psychologists are eligible to receive 15 CEU s for this weekend. Please indicate your interest in receiving CEU s when registering. VictoriesForMen.org/btw

VICTORIES SUPPORT GROUP VICTORIES OPEN CIRCLE A weekly, drop-in, support group for men The Victories Open Circle is a weekly, drop-in, support group.

5 VICTORIES SUPPORT GROUP VICTORIES OPEN CIRCLE A weekly, drop-in, support group for men The Victories Open Circle is a weekly, drop-in, support group. While the main audience expected to attend are men who have attended a Victories weekend, the Open Circle welcomes any man to attend who is looking for support or wanting to experience a Victories-like group before attending a weekend. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a safe place for men to share, find support, and offer support to other men. It is an open meeting, so all men are welcome. It will be facilitated by a trained member of the Personal Growth Group Leaders Group. Why attend the Open Circle? You are not a Victories graduate but are looking for support or wishing to learn more about Victories before attending a weekend. You want to meet new men in and outside the Victories community for support and meaningful connection with other men. You are a Victories Alumnus and want a source of support when you need it. About Victories Victories supports men through weekend and group programs that lead to deeper self-awareness, greater selfconfidence, stronger relationships, and greater connection to themselves and community. Our programs are based on widely accepted clinical principles that help men find peace and balance in their lives. Victories is a non-sectarian, Chicago-based non-profit organization that welcomes all men regardless of race, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. All men are welcome. First Presbyterian Church 1427 Chicago Ave, Rm 102 Evanston, IL (enter off Chicago Ave entrance, follow signs to Admin Offices) When Every Monday 7:00-8:15 pm While registration is not required, it is encouraged. Find out more info and register here: meeetup.com/victories Drop-in, whenever you wish, as often as you wish! Questions Please contact: Tim Winkler tim.winkler@victoriesformen.org George Rieger george.northbranch@gmail.com. Meetup.com/Victories

6 VICTORIES INFO SESSION INTRO TO VICTORIES Weekend and Group Programs for Men You are invited to a presentation on programs offered by Victories Victories is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men of all backgrounds build stronger relationships with others, greater acceptance of themselves, and increased satisfaction in their lives. We offer weekend and group experiences that assist men in making positive life transitions through education that emphasizes emotional awareness and healthy communication. Our programs are built on a solid foundation of accepted theory and practice, reflecting a commitment to the principles of responsibility, integrity, safety, and support. Our goal is to provide men with an authentic and enriching personal experience as a catalyst for significant personal growth. Please tell your community about this opportunity and any adult men, family or friends who you feel will benefit. Monday, Sept 29 Time: 7:00-8:30pm : McGaw YMCA Evanston Review Rm, 2nd Fl 1000 Grove St, Evanston Wednesday, Nov 5 Time: 6:00-7:30pm : Urban Balance 180 N Michigan Ave, Ste 410 Chicago, IL Additional dates will be posted on the website. All are welcome Presenters Victories Weekend Leaders & Staff Followed by Q & A with attendees VictoriesForMen.org

victories Want to find out more about Victories before signing up? Victories Videos We encourage all potential weekend participants to watch our videos on our homepage.

7 victories Want to find out more about Victories before signing up? Victories Videos We encourage all potential weekend participants to watch our videos on our homepage. These videos discuss the reasons why men chose to participate in a weekend and how their experiences impacted their lives. There is one main Victories video as well as individual videos for the BreakThrough and Wisdom Years weekends. Victories Open Circle This is a weekly, drop-in, support group. While the main men who attend are those who have attended a Victories weekend, the Open Circle welcomes any man who is looking for support or wanting to experience a Victories group before attending a weekend. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a safe place for men to share, find support, and offer support to other men. Every Monday night: 7pm-8:15pm & : While registration is not required, it is encouraged. Find out location information and register here: meeetup.com/victories Go to a Weekend Celebration At these Celebrations, you can learn first-hand from men returning from the weekend, what their experience was like, as well as meet many of the Weekend Leaders and others involved in the Victories community. These celebrations are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. BreakThrough: Sep 23, Oct 30, Dec 11 Wisdom Years: Oct 15, Nov 25 Attend an Info Session Join us for a general free information session and learn about our weekend and group programs. Weekend leaders and other Victories volunteers, weekend staff, and alums of our weekends will be in attendance to share their own experiences with Victories programs. Check the website for additional dates. Dates: Sep 29, Nov Weekend Dates BreakThrough Sep 19-21, Oct 24-26, Dec 5-7 Wisdom Years Oct 10-12, Nov or register online: Scholarships Scholarships and payment plans are available for all weekends, trainings, and programs. We welcome all men regardless of race, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. VictoriesForMen.org

8 Programs VictoriesForMen.org Introduction to Victories (free informational sessions) Dates: Sep 29, Nov 5 BreakThrough Weekend Dates: Sep 19-21, Oct 24-26, Dec 5-7 Celebration Dates: Sep 23, Oct 30, Dec 11 BreakThrough Weekend II (for BreakThrough Alumni) Date: March 20-22, 2015 Celebration Date: March 26, 2015 Wisdom Years Weekend Dates: Oct 10-12, Nov Celebration Dates: Oct 15, Nov 25 Shadow Weekend Dates: October 10-12, 2014 Celebration Date: October 16 or register online: Scholarships Scholarships and payment plans are available for all weekends, trainings, and programs. Victories Open Circle Every Monday night, 7pm-8:15pm While registration is not required, it is encouraged. Find out location information and register here: meeetup.com/victories Day of Victories: A Day of Workshops & Community Saturday, November 8, 1pm-8pm Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago CEU Workshop February 2015, Date TBA Maggiano s Old Orchard, Skokie Other 2015 Events Wisdom Years Leadership Training: Saturday, January 17, 2015 Facilitating Psychodrama: January 30-31, 2015 Facilitating Personal Growth Groups: January 31-February 1, 2015 Victories Social Gatherings: More Info Here: /socialgatherings CEU Credits Individuals with LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, and licensed Psychologists are eligible to receive CEUs for weekends, trainings, and workshops.

9 VICTORIES TRAINING FACILITATING PSYCHODRAMA Learn by doing. Re-experience a powerful aspect of the BreakThrough Weekend Open to Victories alumni & referring professionals Techny Towers 2001 Waukegan Road Techny, IL When Fri Jan 30 - Sat Jan 31, 2015 (Overnight) Begin: 6pm, Friday End: 3pm, Saturday Presenters Victories Weekend Leaders & Staff $150. Includes accommodation, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch. Scholarships and CEU CREDITS: Individuals with LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, and licensed Psychologists are eligible to receive 8 CEU s for this training. Please indicate your interest in receiving CEU s when registering. We are pleased to offer this workshop as an overnight program in a retreat setting. This will provide BreakThrough weekends alumni to have another significant personal growth experience, deepen their work, and learn new skills. Psychodrama is a core component of the BreakThrough weekend. Participants will explore the theory behind psychodrama, learn how to facilitate by leading others in the process, and cultivate their leadership skills. This training is suitable for prospective BreakThrough leaders, staffers, individuals in Personal Growth Groups, and professionals seeking increased knowledge of psychodrama. It is an excellent opportunity for any BreakThrough graduate to learn more about the weekend process and to re- experience a powerful aspect of the Break- Through weekend. Attendance at this workshop is a requirement for anyone wishing to be eligible to staff a BreakThrough Weekend; however, you need not have interest in staffing to benefit from this retreat. It is also an opportunity to bring new skills back to your Personal Growth Groups, have an additional Break- Through experience, or just simply have an opportunity to connect with other men in the Victories community, who share a desire to improve their lives. Repeat registrations are also encouraged to gain more practice. Wisdom Years graduates are welcome to attend as well, though participation in the BreakThrough Weekend before doing this training is preferred. Attend 2 Trainings Immediately following this workshop and at the same place Sat Jan 31 - Sun Feb 1: Facilitating Personal Growth Groups. Attend both trainings for $225.

VICTORIES TRAINING FACILITATING PERSONAL GROWTH GROUPS Open to Victories Alumni & referring professionals Techny 2001 Waukegan Road Techny, IL 60082 When Sat Jan 31 to Sun Feb 1, 2015 (Overnight)

10 VICTORIES TRAINING FACILITATING PERSONAL GROWTH GROUPS Open to Victories Alumni & referring professionals Techny 2001 Waukegan Road Techny, IL When Sat Jan 31 to Sun Feb 1, 2015 (Overnight) Begin: 6pm, Saturday End: 3pm, Sunday Presenters Victories PGG Leaders $150. Includes accommodation, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast & lunch. Scholarships and CEU CREDITS: Individuals with LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, and licensed Psychologists are eligible to receive 8 CEU s for this training. Please indicate your interest in receiving CEU s when registering. Beginning a few years ago, all Victories Personal Growth Groups (PGGs) are led by trained facilitators. One of the necessary steps to become a lead facilitator is the completion of this training. Anyone who is interested in facilitating PGGs should consider taking this training. While prior facilitation experience is helpful, it is not required to do this training. It is also an opportunity for any men seeking to re-invigorate and bring new skills back to their own groups, have an additional day-long personal growth experience, or just simply have an opportunity to connect with other men in the Victories community sharing a desire to improve their lives. The workshop will cover: A continuation of previous PGG workshops; however, there is no prerequisite to do this training. What makes for a successful group, including generosity, accountability and leadership. Advanced mirroring and how to ask good questions. The detailed how-to s of conflict resolution. Introduction of additional exercises that will help men create powerful, deep and long-lasting groups. Methods to use when guiding a man s individual work, with a good deal of time set aside for participatory hands-on experience and practice. Attend 2 Trainings Immediately before this workshop and at the same place starting Fri Jan 30 - Sat Jan 31: Facilitating Psychodrama. Attend both trainings for $225.

VICTORIES TRAINING FACILITATING SMALL GROUPS Wisdom Years Leadership Training Open to Victories Alumni Little House of Glencoe 690 Birch Rd, Glencoe, IL When January 17, 2015 8:30am to 4:30pm

11 VICTORIES TRAINING FACILITATING SMALL GROUPS Wisdom Years Leadership Training Open to Victories Alumni Little House of Glencoe 690 Birch Rd, Glencoe, IL When January 17, :30am to 4:30pm Presenters Victories Wisdom Years Weekend Leaders & Staff $65. Includes continental breakfast and lunch. Scholarships and payment plans are available. We invite all graduates of the Wisdom Years Weekend who have an interest in staffing the weekend to attend. The training is also encouraged for graduates of all weekends (including BreakThrough) wishing to learn new skills to enhance their own Personal Growth Groups. This training program will provide instruction in leading small groups, including both goals and techniques, and will combine large group instruction with extensive experiential learning in small groups. Trainees will lead actual small groups, be observed in action, and benefit both from feedback provided by the trainers and from large group discussion. This training is a prerequisite for all men who wish to staff a Wisdom Years Weekend. It is also an opportunity to bring new skills back to your Personal Growth Groups, have an additional growth experience, or just simply have an opportunity to connect with other men in the Victories community, who share a desire to improve their lives. Repeat registrations are also encouraged to gain more practice. CEU CREDITS: Individuals with LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, and licensed Psychologists are eligible to receive 6 CEU s for this training. Please indicate your interest in receiving CEU s when registering.

For more than 30 years, Victories has helped thousands of men live their lives more fully.

INTRO TO VICTORIES... For more than 30 years, Victories has helped thousands of men live their lives more fully. Victories supports men through weekend and group programs that lead to deeper self-awareness,