Men, Addiction, and Intimacy

Strengthening Recovery by Fostering the Emotional Development of Boys and Men
Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-0-415-87100-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 222 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 224 mm, Gewicht: 340 g

Reihe: The Routledge Series on Counseling and Psychotherapy with Boys and Men

In the substance abuse and addiction treatment realm, males outnumber females two to one. While gender-issues are seen as a key element of women’s treatment, the acknowledgement that males are "gendered beings" who have lived lives full of male-specific developmental challenges is often overlooked. This text takes a developmental lifespan approach to examine the neurobiological and psychosocial factors associated with substance use disorders for males, specifically in relation to emotional growth and awareness, and how these areas, in turn, affect the development of healthy relationships. Theoretical concepts from the field of interpersonal neurobiology, the psychology of boys and men, and the substance abuse and addiction literature are interwoven with practical clinical examples to help elucidate how the notion of fostering emotional development can strengthen the treatment and recovery processes with boys and men. Relevant case examples are included that illustrate work with males of all ages and address a variety of factors associated with culture, ethnicity, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Mental health practitioners will find this a valuable guide to understanding male development in relation to substance use and abuse and providing more comprehensive, gender-responsive counseling and assessment practices.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Woodford, Mark S

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Substance Abuse and Addiction in Males: Gender and Development Matters. Educating Boys and Men about Substance Abuse and the Developing Brain. Male Socialization, Substance Abuse, and Self-Regulation. Substance Abuse Counseling with Early Adolescent Males (12 to 18). Substance Abuse Counseling with Late Adolescent Males (18 to 24). Substance Abuse Counseling with Males in Early Adulthood (24 to 34). Substance Abuse Counseling with Males in Middle Adulthood (34 to 60). Substance Abuse Counseling with Older Adult Males (60 and above).

Über Autor(innen)

Woodford, Mark S
Mark S. Woodford, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey.

Mark S. Woodford, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey.