A Counselor's Guide to Working With Men

Content: A Counselor\'s Guide to Working with Men
 Table of Contents
 Foreword
 Preface
 Acknowledgments
 About the Editors
 About the Contributors
 Chapter 1: Introduction: A Primer on Counseling Men
 Learning About Men and Counseling Through the Experiences of Philip
 Conceptualizing Masculinities
 Understanding Manhood
 Envisioning Masculinities
 Men Integrate Multiple Identities Across the Life Span
 Assessing Masculine Socialization in Counseling
 Assessing Philip\'s Masculinity
 Men and Help Seeking
 What Can Counselors Do?
 Philip\'s Help-Seeking Pathway
 Presenting Concerns of Men
 Depression Substance AbuseViolence, Aggression, Childhood Abuse, and Trauma
 Philip\'s Presenting Concerns
 Engaging Men in Counseling
 Explore Expectations About Counseling
 Emotions in Counseling
 Make Masculine-Friendly Adjustments to Counseling Practice
 Adopt a Strengths-Based Perspective
 Engaging Philip to Guide Him Toward a Successful Outcome
 Conclusion: Being a Provider of Quality Counseling Services for Men
 References
 Part One: Specialized Modalities and Settings
 Chapter 2: Male-Sensitive Couples Counseling
 Men\'s Ambivalence About Couples Counseling Recommendations for Building the Counseling RelationshipAddress the Male Partner\'s Ambivalence in the Initial Session
 Demonstrate Balance
 Use Gender-Sensitive Language
 Recommendations for Deepening the Counseling Process
 Help Men Express Feelings
 Use Gender Inquiry to Facilitate Empathy
 The Role of Culture
 Male-Sensitive Counseling Case Examples
 Case Vignette: Abbey and Michael (Counselor: David)
 Case Analysis by Roberta
 Case Vignette: Jonathan and Marty (Counselor: Roberta)
 Case Analysis by David
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 3: Counseling Men in Groups Men\'s-Group Counseling: A Brief HistoryThe Core Issues Addressed by Men\'s Groups
 Getting Men to the Group
 Recruiting Group Members
 Motivating Mandated Group Members
 Stages of a Men\'s Therapy Group
 Early Stages of the Group
 Middle Stage of the Group
 Later Stage of the Group
 Special Issues and Recommendations for Leadership
 Interpersonal Facilitation
 Approach Flexibility
 Knowledge of the Psychology of Men
 Counselor Self-Awareness
 Cofacilitation
 Women Leading Men\'s Groups
 Addressing Multiple Cultural Identities
 Conclusion
 References Chapter 4: The Changing Nature of Work in Men\'s Lives: Implications for CounselingHigh Unemployment Rates Among Men and the Relationship to Mental Health Issues
 The Changing Workplace and Its Impact on Traditional Men
 Men in Gender Nontraditional Careers
 Stay-at-Home Fathers
 Work-Family Balance
 Implications for Counselors
 Understanding Our Own Biases About Men and Work
 The Need for Nontraditional Ways of Reaching Out to Men
 Developing Effective Group Interventions for Men
 Building on Skills
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 5: Counseling Men About Their Health