Summit Program 2017

4th Annual Healthy Men and Boys Summit

Raising emotionally and socially connected boys:
Exploring intersections of gender, race and trauma

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

Summit Agenda

8:30

Registration
9:00

Welcoming and Connecting
9:15
Keynote Presentation

Raising Emotionally and Socially Connected Boys
- Niobe Way, Ph.D., author of Deep Secrets: Boys’ Friendships and the Crisis of Connection
Read more below
10:30
Keynote Dialogue

Deepening the Conversation About Boys and Men
- Steven Botkin, Senior Trainer, MERGE for Equality
- James Arana, Senior Trainer, MERGE for Equality
Read more below
11:30
Lunch and Case Study

Building Healthy Communities Through Empowered Relationships
- Erin Saylor, Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT
- Marisa Valdiserra, Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT
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1:00
Concurrent Workshops (choose one)

Intersections of Trauma and Gender for Raising Healthy Boys
- Steven Botkin, Senior Trainer, MERGE for Equality
- James Arana, Senior Trainer, MERGE for Equality
Intersections of Race and Gender for Raising Healthy Boys
- Albert W. Pless, Jr., Cambridge Public Health Department
- Haji Shearer, Massachusetts Children's Trust
Intersections of Gender Identity and Expression for Raising Healthy Boys
- Mason Dunn, Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition
- Bobbi Taylor, Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition
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2:45
Making Connections

Raising Boys at the Intersections of Gender, Race and Trauma
- Craig Andrade, MA Department of Public Health
- John Engel, MERGE for Equality
Read more below
3:45

Closing Remarks and Evaluations
4:00

Adjourn

$50 Student, $75 Early, $100 Standard
NEW for 2017: 5 NASW CEU’s offered

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Keynote: Raising Emotionally and Socially Connected Boys

Raising Emotionally and Socially Connected Boys

Niobe Way, Ph.D., Author of Deep Secrets: Boys’ Friendships and the Crisis of Connection

The keynote presentation and dialogue will focus on the critical role of gender socialization in the development of healthy boys and men. Empirical evidence disconfirming gender stereotypes will be presented and discussed, as well as evidence for successful approaches to promoting social and emotional connections.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants are able to discuss the process of gender socialization.
Participants are able to discuss the impacts of gender norms, roles and stereotypes on the social and emotional development of boys and men.
Participants are able to identify strategies to promote social and emotional connection for boys, and people of all genders.

Keynote Dialogue: Deepening the Conversation about Healthy Boys and Men

Deepening the Conversation about Healthy Boys and Men

Facilitated by Steven Botkin, Ed.D. and James Arana, MERGE Senior Trainers

Through facilitated table conversations, participants will connect with others, deepen understanding of keynote content, and explore opportunities for leveraging change. Discussions will include application of keynote content to community based challenges and opportunities.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants are able to discuss the process of gender socialization.
Participants are able to explain the impacts of gender norms, roles and stereotypes on the social and emotional development of boys and men.
Participants are able to identify strategies to promote social and emotional connection for boys, and people of all genders.

Lunch & Case Study: Building Healthy Communities through Empowered Relationships

Building Healthy Communities through Empowered Relationships, a CT Strong Initiative

Erin Saylor, LCSW, Senior Director, Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT and Marisa Valdiserra, M.A., LPC, R-DMT, Director of Home-Based Services, Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT

This case study presentation will highlight methods and successes in building healthy communities through empowered relationships, highlighting an inter-agency CT-Strong Initiative in New London, CT, that grew out of the tragic shooting at Sandyhook Elementary School.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants are able to summarize the community context and challenge that the project was designed to address.
Participants are able to identify the major steps that were developed and implemented to resolve the challenge.
Participants are able to summarize the results of the project.

Making Connections: Raising Boys at the Intersections of Gender, Race and Trauma

Raising Boys at the Intersections of Gender, Race and Trauma

Craig S. Andrade, LATC, RN, DrPH, Director, Division of Health Access, MA Department of Public Health and John Engel, M.A., Executive Director, MERGE for Equality

Description: Using facilitated table conversations, we explore lessons about the intersecting influences of gender, race and trauma as they relate to raising socially and emotionally connected boys and men. Participants will propose strategies for applying these lessons in working with individuals, families and communities.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants are able to examine the overlapping influences of race, gender and trauma in raising socially and emotionally connected boys and men.
Participants are able to propose strategies for incorporating race, gender and trauma informed approaches to raising socially and emotionally connected boys and men.
Participants are able to apply one or more of these strategies in their professional activities.

Concurrent Workshops:
Exploring the intersections of....

Trauma and Gender
Race and Gender
Gender Identity and Expression

Trauma and Gender

Intersections of Trauma and Gender for Raising Healthy Boys

By Steven Botkin, Ed.D. and James Arana, Senior Trainers, MERGE for Equality

Using experiential activities and global examples, we explore the impact of trauma on boys, how male socialization compounds this trauma and the resulting dilemmas for individuals, families and communities. We share practices for promoting cross-gender dialogue and healthy masculinity. Implications of a trauma-informed approach will also be addressed.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants are able to discuss the impact of psychological trauma and masculinity on boys and men.
Participants are able to discuss key elements of trauma and masculinity informed approaches to the development of healthy boys and men.
Participants are able to incorporate trauma and masculinity approaches in developing healthy boys and men.

Race and Gender

Intersections of Race and Gender for Raising Healthy Boys

By Albert W. Pless, Jr., MS, Program Manager, Men's Health League,
Cambridge Public Health Department and
Haji Shearer, MSW, Director of the Fatherhood and Co-Parenting Initiative,
Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund

This interactive workshop provides an overview of key outcomes that differ for boys in the U.S. based on race. We will systematically and anecdotally explore some of the structures that create these different trajectories. We will also discuss ways to support boys of color in overcoming barriers designed to prevent them from growing into healthy men.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to discuss health and education inequities based on race
Participants will be able to examine policies and practices that impact boys of color
Participants will be able to apply insights to the work of supporting boys of color as they navigate the conundrum of racial oppression and gender privilege

Gender Identity and Expression

Intersections of Gender Identity and Expression for Raising Healthy Boys

By Mason Dunn, JD, Executive Director, and
Bobbi Taylor, Steering Vice-Chair, Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition

Using experiential activities, we explore gender identity and expression, including trans and cis gender, as well as gender fluidity. This workshop will also explore the benefits of supporting and expanding gender awareness - in light of the limitations of traditional, rigid gender norms - in working with boys, families and communities.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to examine the concepts of gender identity and expression.
Participants will be able to discuss the benefits of affirming and supporting gender diversity.
Participants will be able to incorporate gender diversity awareness in raising healthy boys and supporting families and communities.

4th Annual Healthy Men and Boys Summit

Raising emotionally and socially connected boys: Exploring intersections of gender, race and trauma

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

Summit Agenda

Registration

Welcoming and Connecting

Keynote Presentation

Keynote Dialogue

Lunch and Case Study

Concurrent Workshops (choose one)

Making Connections

Closing Remarks and Evaluations

Adjourn

Concurrent Workshops: Exploring the intersections of....

Trauma and Gender

By Steven Botkin, Ed.D. and James Arana, Senior Trainers, MERGE for Equality

Race and Gender

By Albert W. Pless, Jr., MS, Program Manager, Men's Health League, Cambridge Public Health Department and Haji Shearer, MSW, Director of the Fatherhood and Co-Parenting Initiative, Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund

Gender Identity and Expression

By Mason Dunn, JD, Executive Director, and Bobbi Taylor, Steering Vice-Chair, Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition

Raising emotionally and socially connected boys:
Exploring intersections of gender, race and trauma

Concurrent Workshops:
Exploring the intersections of....

By Albert W. Pless, Jr., MS, Program Manager, Men's Health League,
Cambridge Public Health Department and
Haji Shearer, MSW, Director of the Fatherhood and Co-Parenting Initiative,
Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund

By Mason Dunn, JD, Executive Director, and
Bobbi Taylor, Steering Vice-Chair, Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition