Movie + Discussion Events were created and are facilitated by host Corky Becker, PhD. We gather a group of mental health professionals to watch and discuss films focused on how people are affected by stressful life circumstances, family events and polarizing public issues. The film creates an opportunity to learn from the stories and issues presented. Dr. Becker facilitates meaningful discussions about the target educational issues, inviting participants to share diverse experiences and perspectives, with the intention of learning from one another. Participants are asked to specifically address how they will bring what they have learned back to their work in the mental health field.

Hosted by Therapy Training Boston for 3 CEs each. For more info, visit Therapy Training Boston's website.

• March 21, 2021: My Octopus Teacher
  This engaging and crowd pleasing documentary by South African filmmaker and conservationist Craig Foster follows his unexpected kinship with a single octopus as they develop a never before seen bond between human and wild animal which helps him learn and grow in relation to his human struggles.
• April 11, 2021: A Life On Our Our Planet
  The lessons this film provides about learning to live with nature are relevant to the physical and mental health of all of us as well as our planet.