Deadly Force: Men, Power, Shame, & Insecurity

Why are men so disproportionately attached to power, and so apt to abuse it? This offering will explore three aspects of male identity: toxic, hegemonic forms of masculinity; the cost of this masculinity to individuals and society (regardless of gender or sexuality); and the role of spirituality, meditation, group process, and trauma work in healing this deadly societal force. Roland will speak from personal experience as well as his roles as an individual and group therapist, a licensed clinical psychologist, a father and family partner, and an emergent social/racial activist.