Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men Insights and Innovations [Paperback]

Breaking Barriers in Counseling Menis aunique collection of personal and engaging contributions from nationally recognized scholars and clinicians with expertise in treating men. The editors have selected mens 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.

Series Editors 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 Mens 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, Chril,