We all know and love men. But you may have some questions, concerns. And if you’re a man, you’re probably curious about what being said about you.
“Father and Son Indicted on Murder Charges for Georgia School Shooting” 10/17/24 NY Times
“Masculinity overdue for a reckoning after mass shootings, child advocates say.”... 6/18/24,
NBC News Data has persistently shown the alarming prevalence of violence in this country perpetrated by men -Including 98% of mass shootings and 95% of incidents of serious domestic abuse. This workshop will synthesize current peer-reviewed research as well as clinical developments and implications in the psychology of men and masculinities.
Dr. Ron Levant will highlight and address critical and pressing social issues, including the increasing rates of physical violence among men and boys, sexual violence and the role of masculinity.
You know Ron Levant, PhD …
You’ve probably seen him on TV – CNN, Fox, and read his books:
Insights on Overcoming a Traumatic Childhood from a World-Renowned Psychologist
The Tough Standard: The Hard Truths About Masculinity and Violence
Ronald F. Levant is a psychologist, a professor, and a former president of the American Psychological Association. He is widely considered one of the key people responsible for creating the new field of the psychology of men and masculinities.
You’re Invited to a Live Webinar with Ron: May 18th 10-noon edt
If you interface with men in any caregiving role, such as psychologist, social worker, teacher, nurse, substance abuse counselor, youth worker, or coach, or if you work in juvenile justice or law enforcement, consider attending this webinar.
For more information on What’s Going On With Men.
To sign up, visit https://www.nyspa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1935641
Sponsored by the Trauma SIG of the NYS Psychological Association. CE credits are available.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
o list two different ways masculinity is conceptualized
o describe the three ways that masculinity is problematic.
o describe how males’ internalized standards for masculinity, when not met, or when a males’ sense of masculinity is threatened, can predispose boys and men to commit acts of physical violence
o identify at least two of the current norms of masculinity that predispose males towards committing acts of sexual violence, and how those mechanisms work
o describe how the socialization experiences of boys in which they are required to conform to the masculine norm of restrictive emotionality elevated the risk that they will grow up to be men who have difficulty, identifying and expressing their emotions and be able to identify at least 3 consequences.
And, I invite you to visit my website to learn more about my books, articles, and speaking, PatriciaOGorman.com
And to learn more about my clinical work on building your resilience, contact me through Psychology Today.
Patricia O’Gorman, Ph. D., psychologist and life coach, with a virtual practice, is the best-selling author of nine books on trauma, resilience, women, and self-parenting and known for her warm and funny presentations.
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