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2026 Team

The Speakers who have joined our family over the years have been some of the best in the nation.  This coming year is no exception.

Newest additions:

Sonny Von Cleveland

Sonny uses his voice to give pain a purpose. Through keynote speaking, viral storytelling, and his national Conversations of Redemption podcast tour, he creates brave spaces for survivors to reclaim their narratives and begin the healing process. He has emerged as a leading voice for male survivors of sexual abuse, challenging stigma and opening doors for others to speak their truth.

Beck Gee

Beck has devoted his career to advancing the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community, adolescents, and families. 

Throughout his career, Beck has trained countless clinicians and facility staff on LGBTQ+ issues, assisted organizations in developing and implementing LGBTQ+ inclusive policies, and spearheaded program development for treatment facilities. His influence spans internationally as a keynote speaker and presenter at global conferences, where he facilitates workshops on LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, adolescent care, gender, and sexuality 

Peter Alsop

Peter performed and lectured at more than 400 colleges & universities and at national conferences with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Benjamin Spock, Buckminster Fuller throughout the US, Canada, Southeast Asia and Australia. He’s released 32 award-winning albums, songbooks and dvds. His songs are used by thousands of educators and therapists to help kids and families discuss sensitive issues such as sexual abuse, gender, disabilities, loss and grief, chemical dependency and family violence. Many of his adult songs also address issues of social justice, women’s rights, religion, racism, environmental safety and patriarchy.  

 

Jerry Moe one of the foremost experts on counseling for young children in families affected by addiction, Moe has written dozens of books—most featuring a friendly, beloved character Beamer—that are used by families and other professionals throughout the world. A sought-after thought leader, he has spoken in all 50 states and trained or presented in 22 countries, including China, Ghana and Russia. He has also spoken at the White House and on Capitol Hill, and has been interviewed frequently by local, state and national media, including the TODAY show, TIME magazine, the NBC Nightly News and USA Today—just to name a few.

 

Since 2019, Moe has been a significant contributor to Sesame Street in Communities and its Emmy-winning initiative on parental addiction

 

Carol Teitelbaum, LMFT

Carol has been a therapist since 1985. She works with individuals, couples, families and groups. She has been speaking at conferences for many years and created her own workshops. sixteen  years ago Carol started Creative Change Conferences and has been producing one of a kind conferences dealing with Male Survivors of abuse, It Happens to Boys and Female Survivors, The Beautiful Face of Recovery.  A place that is so safe even the speakers have  shared their own stories.  Speakers have ranged from John Bradshaw, Patrick Carnes, Robert Ackerman, David Whyte, Claudia Black, John Lee, Dr. Harry, Allen Berger, Rev. Leo Booth and so many more.
 

Daniel Marquez,
leading groups and helping men in their recovery for over twenty years. Daniel has been a speaker for It Happens to Boys Conference for sixteen years, along with West Coast Symposium, LAP, Sexual Assault Advocates, Michael's House, CPCC and Coda 





 

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From Shame to Strength: The Journey of Male Survivors”

 

  1. Offer a safe, supportive environment for survivors to share their stories and connect with others.

  2. Promote resilience and healing through storytelling, creativity, and community.

  3. Teach practical strategies for recovery, self-care, and boundary-setting.

  4. Empower survivors to move from silence to strength and advocacy.

  5. Encourage family and friends to become allies in healing.

 

 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the It Happens to Boys Conference; participants will gain an enhanced understanding of the unique challenges faced by male survivors of sexual abuse and trauma. They will be able to identify indicators of abuse, articulate how cultural norms and gender expectations contribute to silence and stigma, and apply trauma-informed practices that foster safety, trust, and empowerment. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools to recognize, discuss, and intervene in ways that support healing and resilience in boys and men.

 

Learning Objectives:

     Participants will be able to identify emotional, behavioral, and relational indicators of trauma and sexual abuse in boys and men.

     Participants will be able to articulate cultural and societal factors that contribute to the silencing and underreporting of male sexual abuse.

     Participants will be able to apply trauma-informed principles and communication strategies to effectively support and engage male survivors in clinical and community settings.

 

 

   Male Sexual Abuse and Trauma Bibliography 

   Easton, S. D. (2012). Disclosure of child sexual abuse among adult male survivors. Clinical Social Work Journal, 41(4), 344–355.

  Gartner, R. B. (2018). Healing sexually betrayed men and boys: Treatment for sexual abuse, assault, and trauma. Routledge.

  Lew, M. (2004). Victims no longer: The classic guide for men recovering from sexual child abuse. Harper Collins.

  van der Kolk, B. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking.

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Carol Teitelbaum
Angel Light Academy

Carol Teitelbaum

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