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Overview

Trauma-informed practice with boys and men requires exploring the relationship between harmful masculine norms and issues such as dating violence, sexual violence, school-based aggression, risky sexual behaviors, and mental health struggles. This workshop engages participants in understanding how masculinity is constructed and reinforced across systems and cultures. It highlights the influence of socialization on trauma, power, control, and privilege, and equips social workers with ethical, practical strategies to engage boys and men in healing-centered work.

CEs: 3

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Explain how masculinity is constructed and developed in the lives of boys and young men.
2. Analyze the impact of masculinity socialization on issues such as trauma, intimate partner violence, substance use, and help-seeking behaviors.
3. Identify core patterns of power and control rooted in masculine socialization and apply strategies to address these dynamics ethically in clinical and community settings.
4. Evaluate the influence of media, cultural messaging, and institutional structures on the development of masculine norms.

Tuition

• $80 – Registration Fee
• $60 – Alumni, Field Instructor, FFL, Adjunct Rate
• $45 – Veterans Rate
• Free – Current Â鶹ֱ²¥ Students

Faculty Bio

Adam McCormick, MSSW, PhD

Adam McCormick is a Professor of Social Work at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, with over two decades of experience in the field. He is the author of LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care and the forthcoming book, The Unfinished Business of Childhood, focusing on the impact of childhood trauma on helping professionals. His work emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and authentic connection in sustaining professional well-being.

Credentialing Information

Â鶹ֱ²¥ School of Social Work is an approved provider for continuing education credits for the following:

• Social Workers
• LMHC
• LMFT
• OASAS/CASAC Renewal (pending)
• APA Psychology
• LCAT
• NYSED Psychology

Successful completion for the award of approved continuing education credits requires attendance at the entire training/workshop and submission of a completed evaluation form.

See full credentialing information and CEUs

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made seven working days or fewer before the event for any reason—or for no-shows. We can provide credit towards a future workshop up to 24 hours before the event. After that, no credit will be issued.

Accessibility Statement

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Â鶹ֱ²¥ require that all events be accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the event host identified on the event webpage; please allow for a reasonable time frame. The event host, when necessary, will collaborate with the Student Access Office.