Why do men attend this weekend?
This weekend offers a chance to continue your personal work, honor the changes you’ve made since your initial weekend, and celebrate your best self.
Read MoreDoes Victories require men to subscribe to any particular set of beliefs? Does it have a religious component or affiliation?
Victories is a secular organization and has no religious component or affiliation. We welcome men of all religious, spiritual, and secular persuasions.
Read MoreWho attends the Best Self Weekend?
This weekend is attended by men who have done a previous Victories weekend. We recommend doing the Best Self Weekend after completing the BreakThrough and Shadow Weekends.
Read MoreWhat happens on the Best Self Weekend?
All activities occur in the context of a group of approximately 22-28 men, consisting of about 18 participants and 10 staff. The weekend incorporates communication exercises, journaling, role-playing, and discussions.
Read MoreIs this weekend safe for Gay and Trans men?
Yes. All men are welcome on this program.
Read MoreIs financial assistance and/or payment plans available to attend the weekend?
Victories does not want financial obstacles to stand in the way of a man who is ready and willing to do a weekend. We invite men to ask for the assistance they need. Financial assistance and payment plans are available….
Read MoreIs this therapy?
No.
Read MoreI am in a 12 step program. Is this weekend right for me?
Victories does not offer professional psychological or psychiatric services or addiction counseling, nor are its programs specifically designed to address the issue of addiction. This weekend is not appropriate for men who are working to manage active addiction. However, men…
Read MoreWho staffs the weekend?
Each leadership team is composed of two senior leaders and up to eight other staff. Everyone on the team has attended our weekend programs and received training in the group processes. Men are chosen for leadership based on their own…
Read MoreWhat is the weekend schedule?
We ask men to arrive by 6:30 PM on Friday. No dinner is provided that night, unless they make arrangements with us in advance. Sunday’s program concludes no later than 2:00 PM. We allow enough time in the evening for…
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