Robert Heasley, PhD, LMFT is a psychotherapist in private practice who works with individuals, couples, and families. Robert is also the current President and Board Member and former Co-Director of The Men’s Center for Growth and Change in Philadelphia, PA, an adjunct professor in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University, and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Robert’s work with men over the years has focused on concerns about intimacy, sexuality, sexual identity, commitment, and communication. He is Past President of the American Men’s Studies Association (AMSA). Additionally, he conducted research, the MFEI Survey with Rob Garfield in 2012, which confirmed the importance of emotional intimacy in men’s close friendships. He currently works with men on such topics as childhood trauma, struggles regarding careers, parenting and friendships as well as masculinity. He also works with couples who struggle with relationship disenchantment, affairs, divorce, anger, children, and change in general in a couple’s life. Robert’s research and publications focus on men and the effects of expectations on men’s lives.
Therapeutic Considerations and Approaches for Working With Men Over 60
This workshop focuses on the journey of men’s aging, what brings them into therapy and approaches that therapists might consider in working with men, whether they are in individual or couples therapy.
Background:
Men’s lives are complicated by both biological changes as men age and social and psychological impacts on their lives, loves and relationships. For some men over sixty, this is a period of liberation and release from work and opportunities for new experiences. For many men, however, this is also a time of anxiety, depression and deep feelings of loss. Aging well requires adapting to...Read more what may be the unfamiliar – the body that does not work like it used to, the loss of importance for the work they did, or adapting to relationships with adult children and perhaps a spouse who is, like them, also experiencing changes that come with aging (lower libido, less familiar activities, more – and perhaps too much – time together as a couple). Transitions are not always easy for any of us, and for men who are expected to have (and display) a sense of control over their lives, to experience financial insecurity, identity anxiety (Who am I if I am no longer working? What do I do with my time?), isolation, depression and deep feelings of loss can contribute to, increased sense of irritation, social withdrawal, ignoring health care needs, and even suicidal thoughts. This workshop focuses on identifying patterns that lead men to therapy, either individual or as a couple and identifies approaches to working with older men that can be helpful in addressing their needs. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify three core factors in male socialization that contribute to challenges men face as they age.
- Describe four distinct methods to engaging older men in therapy.
- Analyze the cultural, class, racial, and sexual orientation factors that influence men’s experience of aging past 60.
Learning Levels
- All levels
Monday, April 28, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
01:00 PM EDT - 04:00 PM EDT
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$100.00
EARN 3 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Robert Heasley, PhD, LMFT
in Association with the Men’s Center for Growth and Change, Philadelphia
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
Council for Relationships is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Council for Relationships maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.
Council for Relationships # 11-111A. (Expires 6/30/2025)
Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.
Council for Relationships # 11-111A. (Expires 6/30/2025)
Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.
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