Deepening psychotherapy with men.

Rabinowitz, Fredric E.; Cochran, Sam V.

doi:10.1037/10418-000

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“…This segmented approach has been recommended for therapy with men (Rabinowitz & Cochran, 2002). It also appears be effective for group-based social norms interventions (Kilmartin et al, 2008).…”

Section: Facilitating Resistancementioning

confidence: 97%

Resistance is futile? Examining boys who actively challenge masculinity.

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2014

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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Way et al.'s (2014, pp. 241-252) examination of boys' resistance to masculine norms in pursuit of intimate friendships provides an important contribution to the literature on resistance. Research on boys, men, and masculinity has flourished over the last 2 decades and has documented a host of negative outcomes for those who adhere to our cultural notions of masculinity. Although research on resistance to mainstream notions of femininity are fairly common, research on resistance to masculine norms is nearly nonexistent. This lack is surprising given that the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity explicitly identifies improving men's lives as part of its mission. Drawing from Way et al.'s (2014) example, I explore how resistance may be further examined by addressing questions of who resists, the costs of such resistance, and the extent of such resistance across multiple masculine norms and across contexts.

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Section: Facilitating Resistancementioning

confidence: 97%

Resistance is futile? Examining boys who actively challenge masculinity.

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2014

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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“…In particular, role theory, and the closely related script theory (e.g., Mahalik, Good, & Englar-Carlson, 2003;Mosher, 1991) and socialization theory (e.g., Rabinowitz & Cochran, 2002;Rowan, 1997) largely ignore men's subjectivity and instead highlight static, formal, and prescribed aspects within men and women's behavior (Burr, 1995;Davies & Harré, 1990). That is, the concept of role produces ''thinking of people as occupying pre-ordained societal 'slots' that come with a pre-written script or set of expected behaviors, which people somehow 'slip on', like an overcoat, over their real selves'' (Burr, 1995, p. 140).…”

Section: The Culture Of Masculinitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Unpacking the Tough Guise: Toward a Discursive Approach for Working with Men in Family Therapy

Sinclair

Taylor

2004

Contemp Fam Ther

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This article explores the potency of a discursive approach for better understanding the complexity of men's masculinity within a therapeutic context. Two familiar accounts of masculinity are outlined and the limitations of these approaches for family therapy considered. The authors suggest that a social constructionist, discursive approach can lead to more productive therapeutic work with men. Toward this end, the concepts of discourse and positioning are presented. These discursive concepts make the cultural production of masculinity more visible, which provides men in family therapy more freedom to explore problems with less totalizing descriptions. In addition, it is proposed that a discursive analysis which acknowledges and honors the cultural context of masculinity invites men to resist those discourses that constrict and constrain them. Implications for practice are included.

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“…Finally, this is helpful way to catalyze a dialog in session surrounding men's issues. Many scholars have suggested that counseling with men needs to focus on masculinity in order to be effective (e.g., Silverberg, 1986;Rabinowitz & Cochran, 2002). By using wen-wu in session, I have found that men are more open to discussing what it is like being a man than if I broach the subject without the same prompting.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Masculine ways of interacting and sharing frequently emphasize a physically active orientation (e.g., Brooks, 2010;Glicken, 2005;Kiselica, 2005;Rabinowitz & Cochran, 2002). Mental health counselors may need to honor this way of being in session in order to better facilitate some men's counseling experience.…”

Section: Wen-wu In Counseling With Menmentioning

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Wen-Wu in Counseling with Men

Schermer

2010

Mich. Jour. Couns.

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Deepening psychotherapy with men.

Cited by 67 publications

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Resistance is futile? Examining boys who actively challenge masculinity.

Resistance is futile? Examining boys who actively challenge masculinity.

Unpacking the Tough Guise: Toward a Discursive Approach for Working with Men in Family Therapy

Wen-Wu in Counseling with Men

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