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Critical Conversation: Dr. Ashley Zultanky
CE Session 1 Credit

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Symposium: Dr. Mark Kiselica

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Critical Conversation: Dr. Christopher Kilmartin
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Symposium: Dr. Nathan L. Smith

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Presented by: Denise Hines, PhD
George Mason University

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Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) has historically centered on female victims, contributing to limited recognition of men’s victimization and insufficient attention to their experiences within research, service, and policy contexts. This presentation synthesizes several decades of empirical evidence documenting male victimization in IPV, drawing on national population-based prevalence studies as well as qualitative and quantitative research on men’s lived experiences of abuse. National survey data indicate that substantial proportions of men experience physical, psychological, and coercive forms of IPV across the life course. Beyond prevalence, men’s accounts reveal complex patterns of victimization that often include chronic psychological abuse, controlling behaviors, threats, physical violence, and sexual violence. The presentation also examines men’s help-seeking behaviors and barriers to obtaining support. Both internal barriers (e.g., shame, stigma, concerns about masculinity, and self-blame) and external barriers (e.g., disbelief, minimization, gender bias within systems, and limited availability of services for men) shape men’s decisions to seek assistance and their experiences when they do so. These obstacles frequently result in delayed disclosure or reliance on informal coping strategies rather than formal support.
The mental and physical health consequences of IPV victimization among men will be reviewed, with particular attention to posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, suicidality, and physical health conditions such as cardiovascular problems. Evidence suggests that IPV exposure is associated with substantial psychological distress and chronic health risks, even when victimization is not recognized or labeled as abuse.
The presentation concludes by discussing implications for clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of awareness, assessment, and attunement to male IPV victimization. These implications are framed to inform clinicians’ conceptualization and responsiveness rather than to provide clinical skills training.

Learning Objective:
At the conclusion of this lecture, participants will be able to list one empirical finding about male victimization in intimate partner violence in each of the following areas: prevalence, victimization experiences, help-seeking barriers, and associated mental and physical health outcomes.

Dr. Denise Hines, PhD, is the Elisabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work in the College of Public Health at George Mason University. Her research focuses on the causes, consequences, and prevention of intimate partner violence (IPV), with particular emphasis on male victims, an under-recognized and understudied population. Dr. Hines has conducted extensive research on men’s experiences of IPV, help-seeking, mental health outcomes, and interactions with service and legal systems. Her work has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and other funders. She has authored more than 95 peer-reviewed publications and three books on family violence, including Family Violence in the United States (3rd ed.). ScholarGPS ranks Dr. Hines among the top 0.05% of lifetime scholars in violence research, and she regularly presents to practitioners, policymakers, and national organizations on IPV-related issues.

Presented By: Erlanger (Earl) Turner, Ph.D.,
Pepperdine University

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This webinar invites practitioners to move beyond pathology-focused frameworks and toward strengths-based, culturally responsive practice with Black men. Research emphasizes the importance of contextualizing lived experiences within systems of oppression to foster healing and resilience. Practitioners will be encouraged to understand how racism, discrimination, and structural inequities shape mental health among Black men while also recognizing the adaptive coping strategies Black men develop. This perspective is necessary to deepen clinical understanding and help prevent the pathologizing of responses to chronic stressors. Second, the webinar will use a strengths-based approach leveraging cultural assets and relational strengths. Rather than focusing solely on challenges, clinicians will be guided to explore sources of resilience such as community connectedness, spirituality, cultural pride, and family relationships. These assets can be integrated into treatment to enhance engagement and support meaningful, sustainable outcomes. Finally, the webinar will highlight the importance of building trust through identity-affirming and collaborative interventions. Given historical and ongoing mistrust of mental health systems, practitioners must engage with cultural humility, validate clients’ identities, and co-create goals that align with their values and lived experiences.

Learning Objective: Describe 3 core principles of culturally responsive and strengths-based models when working with Black men.

Erlanger “Earl” Turner, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, tenured professor, and owner of Turner Psychological & Consulting Services. As a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and mental health expert, his innovative work has advanced racial justice and equitable treatment. Dr. Turner also provides clinical services as a licensed psychologist with The Weight Room, a telehealth practice, where he supports Black and Brown boys and men through culturally responsive therapy and therapeutic programming.
Dr. Turner is the author of Mental Health among African Americans and Raising Resilient Black Kids. In 2020, he made history as the first Black man to serve as President of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (APA Division 37). More recently, he was awarded the 2025 Division 51 Outstanding Advocate for Boys Award. Dr. Turner is a passionate advocate for advancing mental health care, particularly in underserved communities, and continues to shape the conversation on mental wellness and culturally responsive care.

Presented by: Kyle M. Brasil, PhD, Northwest Nazarene University

This presentation is intended for those who are or are interested in working with rural men. The first portion of the presentation will cover introductory information related to rural men’s experiences. Specifically, identifying common service access-related barriers. We then will discuss ways that providers can advocate for and address these barriers in their practices. The second portion of the presentation will then discuss the limited research on evidence-based interventions specific to rural communities, let alone rural men. This discussion will highlight what support there is and introduce clinicians to therapeutic interventions/skills that can be used with rural men that emerging evidence supports.

At the end of the talk, participants will be able to:

1. Identify 3 common therapy and assessment access-related issues for rural men.

2. Create 2 plans to increase access to services for rural men.

3. Apply emerging evidence-supported interventions for working with rural men.

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Presented by: Ethan Hoffmann, PhD, Stanford University School of Medicine.

The presentation will address best practices for assessing male sexual health and contemporary cognitive-behavioral approaches to addressing erectile concerns. Participants will be exposed to contemporary theories in sexual health, including the PLISSIT model and dual control model, as well as a critical review of classic models of the sexual response cycle. The presentation will also include discussion of how these concerns nest within masculine gender socialization and sexual myths. The presentation will review a graduated sequence of interventions, including normalization and basic psychoeducation, stimulus control, and more active interventions including mindful masturbation and sensate focus.

At the end of the talk, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the four tiers of the PLSST model of sexual health intervention

2. Separate three myths about male sexuality from current evidence

3. Describe two specific interventions to address psychogenic male erectile concerns

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Presented by: Sam Swisher, PhD, Virginia Tech

Strong, supportive social relationships are vital to well-being. Recent trends in the United States, however indicate that the amount of time adults spend with friends is declining at an alarming rate, with American’s spending less than half the amount of time they spent with friends two decades ago.

Gender socialization, the process by which individuals internalize social norms about gender, results in men tending to value strength, self-reliance, and emotional control in themselves. These tendencies can make engaging in the communication and vulnerability needed to build connection feel unfamiliar or difficult. While social isolation, loneliness, and the work of building friendships are not challenges exclusive to men, the obstacles men encounter in these areas often take on distinct, gender-related dimensions.

How then can clinicians better understand and support men in their friendships? This presentation will cover: how men of marginalized identities stand to benefit from close relationship, what men see as the strengths of their friendships, and provide clinicians with practical ways to support men in their pursuit and maintenance of meaningful connections. Clinical strategies about how to normalize the challenges men face when it comes to friendships and listen for the strengths that men value in their friendships will be discussed.

At the end of the talk, participants will be able to:

1. Identify three nation-wide trends associated with men’s relationships friendships

2. Identify and name at least three evidence-based benefits of men’s friendships

3. Provide two ways of normalizing men’s concerns about friendships

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