Meaningful Conversations - Enhancing Your Relationship with Adolescent Boys

Boys' mental health is often overlooked in conversations around the youth mental health crisis. Adolescent boys are less likely to open up with friends, teachers, parents, and mental health professionals about psychological symptoms. Parents’ are grappling with responsibility of raising their boys and are asking themselves what they did wrong or could have done better. Even the most sensitive parenting can’t fully protect boys from the cultural forces that shape male identity.   

This workshop will highlight what boys can teach us about the social impact on their mental health and how parents and those who work with young boys, can help them recognize and discuss their emotions using strategies for engagement while promoting resilience and a positive mental health outlook. 

Workshop Facilitator:

Scott Bloom is the Director of Special Projects for New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center where he has created and implemented trainings for clinical therapists, community partners, and parents. He is part of our Community Outreach working with CBOs and our ACADEMY where he provides training for new therapists and supervisors, group supervision, and consults on projects throughout the agency.

​He was the founding Director Of School Mental Health Services for the New York City Department Of Education for 15 years, facilitating partnerships and implementing mental health initiatives building on a city-wide system of mental health services and resources in over 1,800 city schools. ​

Mr. Bloom received his Master’s Degree at NYU Graduate School Of Social Work where he was an Adjunct Associate Professor for 20 years. He is a certified psychotherapist and serves on the advisory boards for national mental health initiatives around the country. He has contributed to journals, magazines, books, and has presented at local and national conferences addressing the impact of mental health on the human condition.​