Join us for an engaging and insightful Lunch-n-Learn exploring the often-overlooked topic of men’s mental health as they age. Men are often encouraged to express their emotions - until they grow older. This thought-provoking session examines the paradox of emotional expectations placed on aging men, the roots of irritability, and how we can better support healthy emotional expression rather than suppression.
Lunch-n-Learn: Dump the Grump? A Thoughtful Look at Irritability, Aging, and Men's Mental Health
📅 August 26
📍 Martha W. Goodson Training Center, 460 McLaws Circle, Suite 130, Williamsburg, VA
🕦 Lunch: 11:30 AM
🕛 Presentation (Hybrid): 12:00 - 1:00 PM
This session is offered in a hybrid format:
- In-person attendance is limited to 24 participants
- Virtual participation is unlimited
- Please indicate your preferred attendance method when registering
Presenter:
Mike Verano, LPC, LMFT, CEAP, CCISM, BC-TMH, CCTP, CFRC
Mike Verano is a highly experienced licensed therapist with over 30 years in the mental health field. A nationally recognized speaker, he holds multiple certifications including trauma, tele-mental health, and critical incident stress management. Mike has published extensively in national and international outlets, contributes regularly to Psychology Today and CURE Magazine, and is the author of several books focused on stress, mindfulness, and cancer survivorship.
📖 Featured Reading:
From Grumpy Old Man to "Irritable Male Syndrome" - Psychology Today
Registration is required and limited to 24 in person participants. To register, click the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and complete the form. Registration closes on XXXX, 2026.