This program will run on Tuesday AND Thursday afternoon. It Happens, It Matters is our introductory training on male sexual trauma. It offers a primer on the basic concepts, theories and conceptual approaches to working with male survivors of sexual abuse and assault. The day starts with an introduction to a male-centred approach to front line intervention as well as psychotherapy – an orientation that speaks directly to men’s experiences. The training then explores aspects of male psychology as well as understanding how this “coding” manifests itself in the lives of men facing adversity. An overview of current research on both male sexual abuse and assault follows. After a review on the onset of trauma, an examination of how the impact of trauma bleeds into men’s lives is explored. A model of both trauma and trauma recovery is detailed. The day finishes with case-study examinations of male survivors, with video testimonies serving as expressions of healing.