1st Edition
Masculinity Meets Humanity An Adapted Model of Masculinised Psychotherapy
By Shahieda Jansen
Copyright 2024
222 Pages
by
Routledge
222 Pages
by
Routledge
222 Pages
by
Routledge
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In this book the author, a clinical psychologist, reflects on her psychotherapy experiences with male clients as she debunks the myth of male alexithymia, the inability to recognise and express emotions. Men are apparently disengaged from wellness practices as they are perceived to be reluctant to seek mental health care.
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List of Tables
List of Figures
Acronyms
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Abstract
Preface
Chapter 1
Masculinised psychotherapy: From personal resolution to professional contribution
Chapter 2
Context of masculinised mental health treatment
Chapter 3
Socio-culturally situated masculinities
Chapter 4
Starting and sustaining all-male psychotherapy groups
Chapter 5
‘Every day’ masculine therapeutic discursive practices
Chapter 6
Father in the group
Chapter 7
The woman in the men’s group
Chapter 8
Closure
References
Index
Biography
Shahieda Jansen; UNISA Western Cape Acting Regional Director
