Workshops

Dr. Reigeluth gives presentations and provides workshops on topics related to the psychology of boys and men and other mental health-related topics. See below for brief workshop summaries.

Please contact me for additional info.

NOTE: Most of the workshops I provide can be adapted to varying timeframes from ½ day workshops to weekend retreats, with a focus on boys, men or both. Please inquire to discuss options and your needs.   


Workshop Topics

That’s So “____”: Gender Exploration and Healthy Masculinities for Boys [or men] 

+ Intended Audience: Boys or men and can also be provided to gender diverse audiences.

+ Length: Half-day to full-day workshop or weekend retreat

Boys and men start to receive messages about what it means to “be a man” from a very early age. For some, the earliest moment can be when they hear, “Big boys don’t cry” or something similar. What boys and men from all different backgrounds do with these gender socialization messages can vary significantly.

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Teachers for Boys: Strengths-Based Approaches for Helping Boys Succeed in the Classroom

+ Co-leader and co-developer is Dr. Cristy Weggelaar

+ Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers, administrators, and other school personnel and staff

+ Length: Half-day to full-day workshop or weekend retreat

For decades, boys as a group have struggled in the classroom, both behaviorally and academically. Whether considering drop-out and disciplinary rates, academic achievement, and graduation numbers, it’s clear that many boys are not reaching their potential, and the picture is even more concerning for boys of color and other marginalized groups. This alarming issue is complicated.

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Masculinities and Barriers to Mental Health Care for Boys and Men

+ Intended Audience: Clinicians and other helping professionals of all different levels

+ Length: Half-day to full-day workshop or weekend retreat

As one of the most under-represented groups to receive mental health services throughout the world, men consistently underutilize valuable mental and primary healthcare resources.

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Empowerment-Based Therapy Approaches for Working with Marginalized Males 

+ Co-leader and co-developer is Dr. Bill Johnson from DePaul University

+ Intended Audience: Clinicians and other helping professionals of all different levels

+ Length: Half-day to full-day workshop or weekend retreat

Boys and men can be resistant to help seeking and males of marginalized social and cultural statuses experience even greater difficulty accessing and engaging in treatment.

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For any questions about these workshops, please contact me.