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Community and the importance of Boys and Young Men's Development
Community is so important and fostering a sense of connection and meaning is vital for male development! There’s a growing conversation about boys and young men—and not all of it is helpful. In the absence of strong, supportive communities, many are turning to online spaces that offer certainty, identity, and belonging, but often at a cost. What’s commonly referred to as the manosphere can pull young men toward narrow ideas of masculinity, disconnection, and sometimes resentm
Luke Blackham
Apr 302 min read


Engaging boys and young men in therapy
In this talking head I discuss male engagement in therapy and briefly explore how to facilitate engaging boys and young men in therapeutic dialogue.
Luke Blackham
Jan 191 min read


A reflection on the Association for Outdoor Therapy conference 2025
What an experience that was! As I write this blog the conference was a few weeks past and yet I still feel the positive effects it has left on me. For me the conference was an opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners and likeminded individuals. What set this conference apart was the sense of community which was felt almost immediately and grew throughout. The committee organising the event offered an range of workshops to inspire those in attendance. This of course is
Luke Blackham
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Under the Hawthorn - Mental Health and Wild Camping
In this video I explore the benefits of wild camping and in particular solo wild camping. It examines how wild camping can support...
Luke Blackham
May 9, 20241 min read
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