Alma In Conversation

This Alma In Conversation addresses the spectrum of trauma, the human response to stress, and what providers can do in times of ambiguity, uncertainty, and disconnection to take care of themselves and their clients.

Alma member and Clinical Assistant Professor at Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work Dr. Lisa Henshaw joined us for a conversation with Alma founder and CEO Harry Ritter.

Alma In Conversation brings together experts in their field for an open discussion about themes and topics relevant to mental health care providers and their clients. Alma is a network of therapists, coaches, and wellness professionals dedicated to simplifying access to high-quality, affordable mental health care and a destination for people seeking care. To learn more, visit helloalma.com.

This Alma In Conversation addresses the unique challenges and circumstances affecting men who seek therapy, the potential for informal therapeutic settings and support groups to facilitate powerful change, and themes that tend to arise when working with men.

In much the same way that societal norms around femininity and what it means to be a woman have shifted, so, too, are definitions of masculinity. Men are often conditioned to value achievements over relationships: they size each other up and are prone to hierarchical comparisons, and deny their emotions for fear of being perceived as weak. Conventional masculinity is rooted in a rejection of dependence, which has historically made men wary of asking for help or seeking support.

Journalist and host of the “Man Up” podcast, Aymann Ismail, moderated the discussion. Our panelists were Lara Friedrich, PsyD; David Gordon, PsyD; and Lucas Krump, co-founder and CEO of Evryman.