The Secret Lives of Men

With Fall in the air, we discuss men and sports. Dr. Carolyn Spearman-Teamer at the University of Kentucky Counseling & Testing Center joins us to talk about her work with men who are athletes and some of the difficulties they face.

“Genuine Men: Journeys in Stories and Stills¸” features candid black-and-white photographs and life-defining stories of 35 men who define what it means to be a man of strength and character. The genuine men project focuses on the lives of life experiences of thirty-five men ranging in age from twelve years old to ninety-one years old. They come from a variety of backgrounds, socioeconomic classes, races, cultures, and parts of the world. They are our fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, neighbors, colleagues, and friends. They are the people you see going to work every day, watching a game with friends, barbequing in the summertime, or working out at the gym. Their images and voices represent the genuine men that live among us every day. Architectural, interior design, and documentary photographer Nancy Bruno joins us. www.thegenuinemen.com

Dr. Fred Rabinowitz discusses a theoretical and clinical guide for helping male clients look inward to resolve the core conflicts of their lives. This includes isues related to close relationships, sadness, emotional needs, and being rather than doing.

During its first three years of publication, THYMOS: JOURNAL OF BOYHOOD STUDIES is the first worldwide journal to focus specifically on the needs of boys and boyhood. The journal has an interdisciplinary platform for the study of boys' lives throughout the world. The journal focuses upon critical discussions ranging through the humanities and comparative literature, anthropology, history, bioethics, and the psychological and social sciences. The editor, Miles Groth, Ph.D. discusses this important work.

Dr. Christopher Kilmartin discusses his book, "Men's Violence Against Women: Theory, Research, and Activism." The book addresses several forms of violence, including rape, intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. Although most men do not perpetrate violence against women, such violence is not a “women’s” issue; it will take the strength and courage of both women and men to solve this human issue.

Ryon McDermott, a doctoral student at the University of Houston, will discuss research about how men develop their sense of masculinity by exploring and committing to various gender roles. Central to this process is the role of gender role dogmatism. It is important to explore instead of foreclosing too quickly on gender roles related to being a man in order to prompt well-being and an authentic self.

William Liu is the editor of an upcoming book focusing on Asian American men and masculinity, titled, Culturally Responsive Counseling with Asian American Men (Routledge Series on Counseling and Psychotherapy with Boys and Men). The book aims to fill a gap in the current literature by providing practitioners with a comprehensive and current review of the most relevant issues that Asian American men experience, as well as by presenting culturally-responsive techniques and novel strategies on how to work with them.

Men have sometimes been thought incapable of grieving, where as writer/speaker Neil Chethik argues society has not allowed them to do so, especially about such an important topic as father loss. Father Loss features up-close-and-personal profiles of father-son relationships and shows the impact of losing one's father. Chethik will also be discussing his documentary film for public television based on the same theme.

Today we discuss the evidence for and impact of climate change. Do issues of masculinity somehow contribute to the denial of global warming? Can we integrate the notion of being a good steward of the earth into our sense of being a man? My guest today is Dr. Kirk Rowe. Ryan McKelley Ph.D. is at the Roundtable.

In part II of a two week series we focus upon more of the issues college men encounter in “Guyland.” Jon Davies, Ph.D. will discuss the University of Oregon Men’s Center, one of the first Center’s of its kind, and how they address the challenges college men face.

In a two part series, we focus upon some of the challenges college men face. To offset these complexities, we discuss the work of two leading university men’s centers. In part I, Gar Kellom, Ph.D. will describe the innovative approach at the St John's University, Center for Men's Leadership & Service. Dr. Kellom will discuss how this work is impacting lives of college men.

Research suggests that men can be at risk for a number of harmful behaviors such as substance abuse,sexual STD's, and even violence. Today's guest is Marina Epstein, Ph.D. discussing her important work in this area. Marina Epstein, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Michigan Substance Abuse Research Center. She will be discussing the complex and sometimes confusing process of negotiating societal expectations about gender, including her recent research on college men’s attitudes and experiences with “hooking up” in casual romantic relationships.

With Father’s Day around the corner this program is dedicated to exploring the important roles they play in our lives. We also discuss some of the difficulties men have fulfilling the role of father, which can impact their sense of well-being. My guest today is Chen Z. Oren, Ph.D. Professor, Phillips Graduate Institute. He will be discussing his new book, "Counseling Fathers."

Research shows men are far less likely to use therapy services of any kind; but expanding counseling to include choices like a men's group may help; My guest today is Ryan A. McKelley, Ph.D. Assistant Professor,Department of Psychology University of Wisconsin-La Crosse