Young Man''s Guide to Self-Mastery, Workbook

How practitioners can work with young male clients within a gender-responsive treatment program
 
Adverse life events can experience significant impairment in neural development which can lead to weakened critical thinking, diminished emotional intelligence, and increased antisocial behavior. Statistics show that traditional treatment programs are inadequate in helping young men--estimated to account for 68% of all teens struggling with substance use disorder--to achieve sustained abstinence that leads to recovery.
 
A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery provides practical guidance on implementing an effective trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment program that addresses the impact of socialization, adverse life experiences, and substance use. This invaluable guide explains the theoretical foundation and real-life connection between trauma and substance use, and provides clear guidelines and actionable strategies for treating boys and young men challenged by trauma and substance use disorder.
* Provides guidance on integrating evidence-based interventions, mindfulness techniques, and experiential activities
* Covers the effects of environmental trauma, gender development awareness, socialization, identity, sexuality, relational violence, and aggression
* Examines trauma's impact on families, mental health, and comorbid and addictive behavior
* Discusses the key elements of strength-based approaches and mentoring
 
A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery is an invaluable resource for practitioners working with male adolescents in mental health clinics, juvenile justice facilities, and residential and outpatient facilities.

Sommario

Introduction for the Facilitator
 
Part 1. Trauma in the Lives of Boys and Young Men
* The Need for a Trauma-Informed Program for Treating
* Substance Use Disorders in Young Men
* The Impact of Trauma on Boys
* Prevalence of Problems Associated with Trauma and Substance Use
* Gender and Developmental Awareness Principles
 

Part 2. Theoretical Foundation
* Theories of Adolescent Psychological Development
* Trauma
* The Process of Trauma
* Common Responses to Trauma
* Triggers and Retraumatization
* Dissociation and Grounding
* Trauma and Substance Use Disorders
* Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive Services
* The Therapeutic Environment
* Creating Safety
* Dealing with Current Trauma
 
Part 3. The Program
* Design of the Facilitator Guide
* Materials Needed for Each Session
 
Part 4. Facilitation
* Prior to the Session
* Knowing the Boys and Young Men in Your Group
* Co-facilitating
* Tips on Conducting a Group Session
* Considerations for Facilitators
* Special Considerations for Juvenile and Adult Justice Settings
 
Module A: Myself
 
Session One: Welcome, Introduction, and Building Our House
 
This Session
 
Welcome and Introductions
 
Being Ourselves in a Group
 
Building Our House (Mutual Agreements)
 
The Word Cloud
 
Five Senses
 
Reflection
 
Between-Sessions Activity
 

Session Two: A Sense of Self
 
This Session
 
My Place
 
Feelings, Beliefs, and Values
 
My Castle (Outside)
 
My Castle (Inside)
 
My Place (Variation)
 
Reflection
 
Between-Sessions Activity
 
Session Three: A Boy's World
 
This Session
 
Palms Up, Palms Down
 
Collage of Gender Expectations
 
The Anger Funnel
 
The Container
 
Reflection
 
Between-Sessions Activity
 
Session Four: Introduction to Trauma
 
This Session
 
The Fight or Flight Response
 
Breathing
 
Trauma
 
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
 
The ACE Questionnaire
 
Other Traumatic Events
 
Trauma Can Shape Our Belief Systems
 
Reflection
 
Between-Sessions Activity
 
Module B: Communication and Connections
 
Session Five: Communication and Connections
 
This Session
 
Healing Light
 
Living Your Values
 
Barriers to Healthy Connections
 
Other Ways We Communicate
 
Four Communication Styles
 
Practicing Communication Styles
 
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
 
Reflection
 
Between-Sessions Activity
 

Session Six: Abuse and Conflict
 
This Session
 
Square Breathing
 
Abusive Relationships
 
Soothing and Grounding: Self-Mastery Techniques
 
A Physical Grounding Technique
 
The Container
 
Yoga
 
Conflict Resolution: The STARE Technique
 
Reflection
 
Between-Sessions Activity
 

Session Seven: Mothers
 
This Session
 
Breathing
 
What Do Mothers Do?
 
My Mom
 
Letter to My Mom
 
Reflection
 
Between-Sessions Activity
 

Session Eight: Fathers
 
This Session
 
What Do Fathers Do?
 
My Dad
 
Letter to My Dad
 
Reflection
 
Between-Sessions Activity
 

Module C: Relationships
 
Session Nine: Friendship
 
This Session
 
Power and Relationships
 
Discussion Questions
 
The Rela

Info autore

Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW, is co-director of the Institute for Relational Development and the Center for Gender and Justice, and has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California and the California School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Covington specializes in the development and implementation of gender-responsive and trauma-informed services.
Roberto Rodriguez, MA, has over 12 years of experience working in intensive outpatient and residential settings in the treatment of substance use disorders. He currently provides trauma-informed interventions, counseling, and individual and family therapy, He is the co-author of Exploring Trauma: A Brief Intervention for Men with Dr. Stephanie Covington.

Riassunto

How practitioners can work with young male clients within a gender-responsive treatment program

Adverse life events can experience significant impairment in neural development which can lead to weakened critical thinking, diminished emotional intelligence, and increased antisocial behavior. Statistics show that traditional treatment programs are inadequate in helping young men--estimated to account for 68% of all teens struggling with substance use disorder--to achieve sustained abstinence that leads to recovery.

A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery provides practical guidance on implementing an effective trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment program that addresses the impact of socialization, adverse life experiences, and substance use. This invaluable guide explains the theoretical foundation and real-life connection between trauma and substance use, and provides clear guidelines and actionable strategies for treating boys and young men challenged by trauma and substance use disorder.
* Provides guidance on integrating evidence-based interventions, mindfulness techniques, and experiential activities
* Covers the effects of environmental trauma, gender development awareness, socialization, identity, sexuality, relational violence, and aggression
* Examines trauma's impact on families, mental health, and comorbid and addictive behavior
* Discusses the key elements of strength-based approaches and mentoring

A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery is an invaluable resource for practitioners working with male adolescents in mental health clinics, juvenile justice facilities, and residential and outpatient facilities.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: S Covington, Stephanie Covington, Stephanie S Covington, Stephanie S. Covington, Stephanie S. Rodriguez Covington, Covington Stephanie S., Robert Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Roberto A Rodriguez, Roberto A. Rodriguez, Roberto A. Covington Rodriguez, Roberto Covington Rodriguez, Rodriguez Roberto A.
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781119627753
• ISBN: 978-1-119-62775-3
• Pagine: 208
• Categorie: Saggistica > Psicologia, esoterismo, spiritualità, antroposofia > Psicologia applicata; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche non cliniche; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia teorica; Psychologie, Sucht, Psychology, Addictions