INTERSECTIONAL GUIDE FOR MALE SURV - Masculinity Reconnected

Few experiences carry more shame, stigma, and misunderstanding than the life-altering trauma of sexual abuse. Men who experience sexual abuse and rape, often find themselves marginalised and isolated, yet there are few resources available for them or those who support them.

List of contents

1. Introduction: I'm Glad You're Here 2. What We Mean When We Say 'Trauma' 3. Trauma vs Everyday Life 4. Masculinity: How to Build a Man 5. The Stomach-dissolving Experience of Shame 6. Relationships and Family 7. Sex, Gender and Nurturing Our Authentic Sexual Self 8. Trust and the Bitter Legacy of Betrayal 9. Disclosure: the Why, When, and How 10. Coping: the Unsustainable and the Sustainable 11. Moving Forward With Life 12. For the Allies A Final Message to the Reader

About the author

Jeremy Sachs is a therapist from London, now based in Glasgow. Since the 2010s, he has run services that support individuals living with trauma or marginalisation, helping them to connect and find community. In 2016, he focused on developing therapy services for men, boys, and trans people who have survived sexual abuse and rape. He runs recovery groups and a private practice both online, and in-person and is a trustee at Wellbeing Scotland.
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www.jeremysachs.com

Product details

• Authors: Jeremy Sachs
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.07.2025
• EAN: 9781032729831
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3272983-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Psychoanalysis; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Group, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Counseling, SELF-HELP / Abuse, Sexual abuse & harassment, Psychotherapy, Sexual abuse and harassment, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services