COURSE DETAILS
Men in Mind - Course Details
As a clinician, you know engaging male clients can be challenging. Men in Mind bridges that gap.
It instils greater confidence within you to guide male clients to open up and feel heard. Increasing the likelihood men stay, engage and get the help they need. All while you grow as a therapist.
It instils greater confidence within you to guide male clients to open up and feel heard. Increasing the likelihood men stay, engage and get the help they need. All while you grow as a therapist.
Currently available in Australia - other countries coming soon. Register your interest to be notified or to simply keep in contact with us. Your course payment helps keep our learning platform running and supports our charitable objectives.
AT A GLANCE
Who it's for
Mental health professionals
How long will it take?
8 hours. Self-paced.
When
Access for 6 months
Accreditation
A CPD activity approved by the Australian Psychological Society
SIGN UP TODAY
Men In Mind
$295
AUD 
Group sales inquiries
“It was great I appreciated the chance to improve my knowledge. I've not had any previous specific training on working with men in my thirty year career.”Julie SparrowACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
“Thought the training was well created, enjoyed the use of videos and tracking "real" clients, made it much more practical and engaging.”Maddi LeydinPROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“It was awesome and refreshing to hear and learn about men in a way that isn't leading to "toxic" mind frames of masculinity.”David FrostPOSTVENTION COORDINATOR
“It was awesome and refreshing to hear and learn about men in a way that isn't leading to "toxic" mind frames of masculinity.”Christina McPhailHEALING JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
What you'll learn
1
MODULE 1
Rebranding Masculinity
- Apply a 'gender lens' to men's behaviour in psychotherapy
- Recognise situations where societal expectations of masculinities are enforced
- Conceptualise men's distress in terms of gender role strain theory
2
MODULE 2
Your gender, your practice, your rules
- Conduct a self-directed gender role analysis
- Identify clinical situations where your gender socialisation may interact with your client's masculinities
- Adapt your practice by leveraging your gender role model to male clients
3
MODULE 3
The hook: Engagement and motivation
- Apply strengths based strategies to engage and motivate male clients in psychotherapy
- Utilise strategies to assist male clients who cannot or will not describe their emotional experiences
- Apply metaphors in psychotherapy to assist male clients to engage with their emotional experiences
4
MODULE 4
The depressed man
- Recognise reasons for the differences in rates of depression diagnosis between men and women
- Apply screening tools to effectively recognise and screen for male-type depression
- Incorporate masculinities into a response toolkit for men's depression, across internalising and externalising symptoms
5
MODULE 5
The suicidal man: Saving those thousand lives
- Recognise the role of masculinities in the development of suicidality in men
- Identify warning signs for suicide risk in men
- Leverage masculinities when engaging men in your intervention for suicidality
2025 National LIFE Award Recipient,
Priority Populations
Interactive and diverse course material
23
Videos
27
Articles
13
Worksheets
Is this course for me?
This course IS NOT for you if:
You can explore how a male client's masculinity might be influencing their distress
You're versed in strengths-based masculinity and how to incorporate it when working with men
You're trained in male-specific depression screening tools
You understand specific ways your gender can be leveraged to be a role model for male clients
This course IS for you if:
You're ready to build your confidence and abilities to help a unmotivated male client struggling to engage in therapy
You're seeking more confidence and knowledge in identifying warning signs for suicidality in men
You want to improve your confidence to engage and respond to men who become angry or irritable
You're looking to learn new strategies to use when a male client doesn't have the language to describe feelings and emotions
Feedback from course participants
“It was great I appreciated the chance to improve my knowledge. I've not had any previous specific training on working with men in my thirty year career.”Julie SparrowACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
“Thank you for your excellent and thought provoking training. It really highlighted for me the importance of applying a gendered lens when working with male clients. The format of the training with plentiful resources and videos made it easily accessible, interesting and clear to follow. Lots to learn here from this much needed training!”Poppy KousidisPSYCHOLOGIST
“Thought the training was well created, enjoyed the use of videos and tracking "real" clients, made it much more practical and engaging.”Maddi LeydinPROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“Overall, an incredibly helpful and insightful course...I rewatched the presentation with my 17 year old son who also thought it was very good - it validated some of the perspectives he had offered during past conversations around vulnerability in young men...Such an important area of work.”Michelle StelliniREGISTERED COUNSELLOR
“It was awesome and refreshing to hear and learn about men in a way that isn't leading to "toxic" mind frames of masculinity.”David FrostPOSTVENTION COORDINATOR
“This is an incredibly targeted, well researched and easily digestible and accessible resource. The Men In Mind program is a powerful resource for men and the people who care about men. Thanks for putting it together. ”Christina McPhailHEALING JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
“A must-have for therapists working with male clients, this course delves into the intersection of masculinity and mental health. It inculcates a gendered lens, offering practical strategies for addressing depression and preventing suicide in men. The course's culturally sensitive approach and evidence-based content make it adaptable to cultures the world over.”Maria Jose KurianPSYCHOLOGIST
“It was great I appreciated the chance to improve my knowledge. I've not had any previous specific training on working with men in my thirty year career.”Julie SparrowACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
“Thank you for your excellent and thought provoking training. It really highlighted for me the importance of applying a gendered lens when working with male clients. The format of the training with plentiful resources and videos made it easily accessible, interesting and clear to follow. Lots to learn here from this much needed training!”Poppy KousidisPSYCHOLOGIST
“Thought the training was well created, enjoyed the use of videos and tracking "real" clients, made it much more practical and engaging.”Maddi LeydinPROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“Overall, an incredibly helpful and insightful course...I rewatched the presentation with my 17 year old son who also thought it was very good - it validated some of the perspectives he had offered during past conversations around vulnerability in young men...Such an important area of work.”Michelle StelliniREGISTERED COUNSELLOR
“It was awesome and refreshing to hear and learn about men in a way that isn't leading to "toxic" mind frames of masculinity.”David FrostPOSTVENTION COORDINATOR
“This is an incredibly targeted, well researched and easily digestible and accessible resource. The Men In Mind program is a powerful resource for men and the people who care about men. Thanks for putting it together. ”Christina McPhailHEALING JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
“A must-have for therapists working with male clients, this course delves into the intersection of masculinity and mental health. It inculcates a gendered lens, offering practical strategies for addressing depression and preventing suicide in men. The course's culturally sensitive approach and evidence-based content make it adaptable to cultures the world over.”Maria Jose KurianPSYCHOLOGIST
“It was great I appreciated the chance to improve my knowledge. I've not had any previous specific training on working with men in my thirty year career.”Julie SparrowACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
“Thank you for your excellent and thought provoking training. It really highlighted for me the importance of applying a gendered lens when working with male clients. The format of the training with plentiful resources and videos made it easily accessible, interesting and clear to follow. Lots to learn here from this much needed training!”Poppy KousidisPSYCHOLOGIST
“Thought the training was well created, enjoyed the use of videos and tracking "real" clients, made it much more practical and engaging.”Maddi LeydinPROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“Overall, an incredibly helpful and insightful course...I rewatched the presentation with my 17 year old son who also thought it was very good - it validated some of the perspectives he had offered during past conversations around vulnerability in young men...Such an important area of work.”Michelle StelliniREGISTERED COUNSELLOR
“It was awesome and refreshing to hear and learn about men in a way that isn't leading to "toxic" mind frames of masculinity.”David FrostPOSTVENTION COORDINATOR
“This is an incredibly targeted, well researched and easily digestible and accessible resource. The Men In Mind program is a powerful resource for men and the people who care about men. Thanks for putting it together. ”Christina McPhailHEALING JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
“A must-have for therapists working with male clients, this course delves into the intersection of masculinity and mental health. It inculcates a gendered lens, offering practical strategies for addressing depression and preventing suicide in men. The course's culturally sensitive approach and evidence-based content make it adaptable to cultures the world over.”Maria Jose KurianPSYCHOLOGIST
“It was great I appreciated the chance to improve my knowledge. I've not had any previous specific training on working with men in my thirty year career.”Julie SparrowACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
“Thank you for your excellent and thought provoking training. It really highlighted for me the importance of applying a gendered lens when working with male clients. The format of the training with plentiful resources and videos made it easily accessible, interesting and clear to follow. Lots to learn here from this much needed training!”Poppy KousidisPSYCHOLOGIST
“Thought the training was well created, enjoyed the use of videos and tracking "real" clients, made it much more practical and engaging.”Maddi LeydinPROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“Overall, an incredibly helpful and insightful course...I rewatched the presentation with my 17 year old son who also thought it was very good - it validated some of the perspectives he had offered during past conversations around vulnerability in young men...Such an important area of work.”Michelle StelliniREGISTERED COUNSELLOR
“It was awesome and refreshing to hear and learn about men in a way that isn't leading to "toxic" mind frames of masculinity.”David FrostPOSTVENTION COORDINATOR
“This is an incredibly targeted, well researched and easily digestible and accessible resource. The Men In Mind program is a powerful resource for men and the people who care about men. Thanks for putting it together. ”Christina McPhailHEALING JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
“A must-have for therapists working with male clients, this course delves into the intersection of masculinity and mental health. It inculcates a gendered lens, offering practical strategies for addressing depression and preventing suicide in men. The course's culturally sensitive approach and evidence-based content make it adaptable to cultures the world over.”Maria Jose KurianPSYCHOLOGIST
“It was great I appreciated the chance to improve my knowledge. I've not had any previous specific training on working with men in my thirty year career.”Julie SparrowACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
“Thank you for your excellent and thought provoking training. It really highlighted for me the importance of applying a gendered lens when working with male clients. The format of the training with plentiful resources and videos made it easily accessible, interesting and clear to follow. Lots to learn here from this much needed training!”Poppy KousidisPSYCHOLOGIST
“Thought the training was well created, enjoyed the use of videos and tracking "real" clients, made it much more practical and engaging.”Maddi LeydinPROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“Overall, an incredibly helpful and insightful course...I rewatched the presentation with my 17 year old son who also thought it was very good - it validated some of the perspectives he had offered during past conversations around vulnerability in young men...Such an important area of work.”Michelle StelliniREGISTERED COUNSELLOR
“It was awesome and refreshing to hear and learn about men in a way that isn't leading to "toxic" mind frames of masculinity.”David FrostPOSTVENTION COORDINATOR
“This is an incredibly targeted, well researched and easily digestible and accessible resource. The Men In Mind program is a powerful resource for men and the people who care about men. Thanks for putting it together. ”Christina McPhailHEALING JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
“A must-have for therapists working with male clients, this course delves into the intersection of masculinity and mental health. It inculcates a gendered lens, offering practical strategies for addressing depression and preventing suicide in men. The course's culturally sensitive approach and evidence-based content make it adaptable to cultures the world over.”Maria Jose KurianPSYCHOLOGIST
How Men in Mind will benefit your practice
The research
Men in Mind was developed by leading researchers and practitioners specialising in men’s psychology and mental health. The research underpinning Men in Mind has been published in peer reviewed journals. You can access the research summaries here.
Start your Men in Mind journey today
® Movember Foundation is a registered charity in Australia ABN 48894537905 | All rights reserved
