The Challenge of Men's Mental Health
Men's Health and Male Identity:
How do men cope with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, life transitions and relationship challenges? Can men face discrimination in accessing healthcare? Does male identity help or hinder men's health?
The Challenge of Men's Mental Health:
Thursday, January 14th at 6:00PM
Featuring Adam Terpstra who works with adult male survivors of childhood trauma
Adam Terpstra: Adam completed a B.A. in psychology at the University of Victoria in 2009 and a B.Ed. in secondary education through University of Victoria in 2013 before pursuing a M.Ed. in counselling and psychotherapy in 2014 through University of Toronto, OISE campus. During his post-secondary studies in Victoria, B.C., Adam volunteered with the Vancouver Island Men’s Trauma Centre where he established and developed his interest in matters surrounding adult male survivors of childhood trauma. During this, his final year of his M.Ed. studies, Adam is focusing his counselling specialization in the field of childhood trauma recovery.