Masculinity Meets Humanity - An Adapted Model of Masculinised Psychotherapy

In this book the author, a clinical psychologist, reflects on her psychotherapy experiences with male clients as she debunks the myth of male alexithymia.

List of contents

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

About the author

Shahieda Jansen; UNISA Western Cape Acting Regional Director

Summary

In this book the author, a clinical psychologist, reflects on her psychotherapy experiences with male clients as she debunks the myth of male alexithymia.

Product details

• Authors: Shahieda Jansen
• Assisted by: Moeketsi Letseka (Foreword)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2023
• EAN: 9781032628110
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3262811-0
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Routledge/UNISA Press Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, HISTORY / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa, Psychotherapy, Southern Africa, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups, African History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies, Psychotherapy;Mental Health;Masculinities