Men, Depression, and Psychotherapy

Suicide rates for men are four times that of women, yet depression in men is often difficult to identify, diagnose, and treat. While depression often has a biological component, it also is exacerbated by psychological factors. Often shamed by other males into keeping vulnerable emotions to themselves in childhood, many men suffer silently and avoid seeking help. 

In this two-hour continuing education web conference, Dr. Fredric Rabinowitz will assist clinicians in finding ways to assess depression and suicidal ideation in men who may often present themselves as indistinguishable from men without depression. The depressive disorder criteria of the DSM-5 can be masked by masculine tendencies in an attempt to outwardly minimize psychological pain.  

During this course, participants will develop a deeper understanding of western male socialization and how traditional male defenses, especially those involving sadness, loss, and shame, can be more easily identified. Using case examples, Dr. Rabinowitz will share strategies and interventions that can impact men reluctant to engage in traditional therapy. He will also discuss the countertransference traps that have the potential to undermine treatment with male clients in individual, couple, and group therapy.  

This introductory instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians: 

1. Apply a masculine-sensitive framework that takes into account male socialization and cultural norms.
2. Describe the spectrum of depressive disorders and how culture, gender, and biology impact their expression.
3. Recognize the masculine signs of depression in men and how they may vary from DSM-5 criteria.
4. Describe practical interventions that enhance the depth and quality of psychotherapy with men.
5. Summarize specific examples of transference and countertransference specific to men in psychotherapy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this web conference, or would like more information, please contact us here.

Event Reviews from Members

I just want others to know that this presentation is extremely informative and relevant to understanding both clients and friends/spouses who are depressed males. - Karen Christopherson, MSW, LMSW, CAADC 

Continuing Education (CE) Information

Two CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.

GoodTherapy.org is an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within clinical assessment and counseling services.

GoodTherapy.org is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.

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To receive CE credit hours for an archived event, you will need to complete a survey as well as a 12 or 15-question exam, verifying that you listened to or watched the event in its entirety. Archived CE events generally are considered "homestudy" by licensing boards.

Registration Information

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