Name: Positive Masculinity: A Relational Approach to Managing Behavioral Risks with Boys & Young Men
Start: 2026-10-22T08:30:00-0700
End: 2026-10-22T10:00:00-0700

Main Conference: Tuesday October 20 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Preconference: Monday October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

*Schedule subject to change.

Positive Masculinity: A Relational Approach to Managing Behavioral Risks with Boys & Young Men

Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Washington

Current research suggests that boys and young men are experiencing increased rates of online gender bias socialization, behavioral dysregulation, and a lack of prosocial skill development. They need experiential programs more than ever. Yet, mental health challenges, social isolation, rampant misogyny, and the lure of the harmful version of masculinity found in the “manosphere” all present formidable challenges to educators working to create healthy group cultures in their programs. We are left with this paradox: how do we mitigate the social challenges young men bring with them into our programs while also nurturing and supporting them to be the best version of themselves? In this workshop, we will explore common sources of male socialization, the role of edgy humor amongst groups of boys, and discuss accountability processes that will allow young men to feel supported while also being held to high expectations. Ultimately, participants will leave with strategies, approaches, and tools to manage the risk potential young men bring towards themselves and others in experiential programs.

Speakers

John Harnetiaux

Upper School Dean of Students | NOLS Instructor, Catlin Gabel School

John Harnetiaux: John is the Dean of Students at Catlin Gabel School in Portland, OR, and is a NOLS field instructor. He was also the Operations Manager for NOLS Pacific Northwest, director of outdoor programs at Eastern Washington University, and director of outdoor and global education... Read More →

Kip Ioane

Founder and Lead Facilitator | Head Basketball Coach at South Salem High School, Teams of Men

Kip Ioane is the founder and lead facilitator of TeamsOfMen and head boys basketball coach at South Salem High School in Salem, Oregon. A longtime educator and coach, he works with schools, athletic programs, and parents to help young men build emotional fluency, accountability, and... Read More →

Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Washington 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217

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