About the Presentation:

The Emerging Face of Male Sexual Trauma in Popular Culture

Cinematic depictions of sexual trauma tell us stories, but not necessarily facts. Still, movies are often reflective of popular culture – showing us the rules of what can be said and what should stay silent. Using movie culture as a backdrop, the struggle to recognize male sexual abuse and assault in broader society will be explored. 

From examples of near invisibility, victim-blaming as well as periodic “breakthroughs” that challenge the dominant discourse, this presentation will weave first-person narrative, gleanings from trauma theory and gender discourse to challenge all of us to (re)consider survivors’ truth, voice and story of male-identified individuals of all ages.

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Fees

General Registration: $175

Registration + Nursing CEs: $220

Registration + Social Work CEs: $220

Registration + LMHC CEs: $220

Registration + Psychology CEs: $270

(Early Bird Deadline Ends April 14th)

Regular Fees After Early Bird Deadline

General Registration: $200

Registration + Nursing CEs: $245

Registration + Social Work CEs: $245

Registration + LMHC CEs: $245

Registration + Psychology CEs: $295

Nursing CEs: $45

Social Work CEs: $45

LMHC CEs: $45

Psychology CEs: $95

When: Thursday May 8th, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Where: The Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701