Tag Archives: Men’s Issues

Sparring & Sports vs. Self-Defense

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Alena Schaim

Many sports, at their root, undoubtedly were created to develop and practice physical skills that can also be used in real-life situations. The interesting piece is when we forget how to separate the game aspect of sports from the physical … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Fear & Violence: Mourning Trayvon

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Alena Schaim

Trayvon Martin’s death, as well as the lack of charges brought against his killer, was horrific for many, but was not surprising. Women often tell me of their rape aversion plans. They usually include: carrying their keys between their fingers, … Continue reading →

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Without the Myth of Random Violence

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Alena Schaim

Violence is seldom random.  Like all behaviors, violent behavior follows patterns that can be observed.  Once understood, these patterns can be prepared for.  I highly recommend the book, The Gift of Fear, in which the author Gavin de Becker breaks … Continue reading →

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Revealing Vulnerabilities

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Alena Schaim

“It was so great to have men in this class – here I am, a 68-year-old woman, thinking I’m the one who’s got stuff to be worried about, but they are struggling with this stuff too.”   – 4-Hour Workshop … Continue reading →

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Keeping Our Boys & Men Safe

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Alena Schaim

The sexual assaults of boys at Robertson High School in Las Vegas, New Mexico this past August that were called “hazing” were a wake-up call for many in our community. It received much attention from the press because male survivors … Continue reading →

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