Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men
Insights and Innovations
Edited by Aaron Rochlen, Fredric E. Rabinowitz
To Be Published August 22nd 2013 by Routledge – 188 pages
Series: The Routledge Series on Counseling and Psychotherapy with Boys and Men
Description
Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men is aunique collection of personal and engaging contributions from nationally recognized scholars and clinicians with expertise in treating men. The editors have selected men’s clinicians who address areas as diverse as sexual dysfunction, male bonding over sports, father-son relationships, and counseling men in the military. Featuring a mix of clinical tips, personal anecdotes, and theoretical reframing, this book takes clinicians invested in these issues to the next level, breaking down barriers to connecting with men and getting them the help that is so often needed.
Reviews
"Clinicians who struggle to connect with their seemingly closed-off, resistant male clients will benefit tremendously from Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men. It was designed to address the culture clash between masculinity and counseling. It offers a toolbox chock-full of different ways to reach such men, including various therapeutic approaches, unique therapeutic environments, and ways to address the unique needs of singular groups of men."
—Ronald F. Levant, EdD, professor of psychology, the University of Akron, and editor, Psychology of Men and Masculinity
"Rochlen and Rabinowitz are creative clinicians, groundbreaking scholars, and compelling storytellers. Here they have assembled a no less talented team to produce a volume that is both wide in scope and packed with clinical wisdom. It's sure to be a classic in the increasingly important literature on working with men. If I had three thumbs, they'd all be up!"
—Michael Addis, PhD, professor of psychology, Clark University, and past president, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity
"In Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men, Rochlen and Rabinowitz provide a delightful and engaging compilation of ideas that help free mental health professionals and their practices to better serve their male clients. Don’t miss it!"
—Glenn E. Good, dean and professor, College of Education, University of Florida, and editor of The New Handbook of Psychotherapy and Counseling with Men
"In Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men, Rochlen and Rabinowitz themselves break barriers in writings about counseling men. This engaging collection of strategies and insights for bridging the ‘culture clash’ men often experience in counseling offers counselors alternatives to the typical counseling ‘set up’ in which two people sit up close, face to face, and discuss one person’s feelings."
—Sam V. Cochran, PhD, director, University Counseling Service, University of Iowa
Contents
Series Editor’s Foreword Mark Kiselica Acknowledgements Introduction Aaron B. Rochlen Contributors Part I: Approaches: Working Therapeutically With Men in Ways That Connect Experience and Language 1. Pushing Haystacks and Cracking Steel Balls: Using Metaphor with Men Ryan A. McKelley 2. Using Humor and Story Telling in Men’s Work Chris Kilmartin 3. Approaching the Unapproachable: Therapist Self-Disclosure to De-Shame Clients David Wexler 4. Moving with Men and Their Passions: Lessons from Surfing Ryan F. Pittsinger and William Ming Liu 5. Going Deep: Using Sports to Engage Men Therapeutically Maneet Bhatia Part II: Modalities: Working With Men Utilizing Unique Therapeutic Environments and Activities 6. Innovative Group Therapy with Men Fredric E. Rabinowitz 7. Adventure Therapy with Men David E. Scheinfeld and Sam J. Buser 8. Creating Experiential Weekend Retreats for Men Matt Englar-Carlson and Mark A. Stevens 9. Getting Wired: Connecting with Men Through Technology Ryon C. McDermott, Christopher R. Smith, and Jack Y. Tsan 10. Coaching Men: A Direct Approach to Intimacy and Sexuality Jim Benson Part III: Populations: Intervening With Male Sub-Groups who Share Identities, Perspectives, and Experiences 11. A Holistic Approach to Counseling Military Men Jerry Novack and Scott Edwards 12. Working Outside the Box with Incarcerated Men Mark E. Olver and Therese Daniels 13. Making the Connection with Male Teenagers David Verhaagen 14. Navigating Multiple Identities with Gay and Bisexual Men of Color Kevin L. Nadal and David P. Rivera 15. Counseling Fathers: Opening the Door for Reflection and Growth Chen Z. Oren and Dora Chase Oren Conclusion: Breaking Barriers: Expanding the Repertoire Fredric E. Rabinowitz References Index
Author Bio
Aaron Rochlen, PhD, is professor and training director of the counseling psychology program at the University of Texas at Austin. A licensed psychologist, he maintains a small private practice in Austin, Texas.
Fredric E. Rabinowitz, PhD, is professor of psychology and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Redlands. He is the coauthor of several books, including Deepening Psychotherapy with Men and Men and Depression.
Name: Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men: Insights and Innovations (Paperback) – Routledge
Description: Edited by Aaron Rochlen, Fredric E. Rabinowitz. Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men is aunique collection of personal and engaging contributions from nationally recognized scholars and clinicians with expertise in treating men. The editors have selected men’s clinicians who address areas as...
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