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Clinical Work with Men: Understanding Masculinity in Psychotherapy

Clinical Work with Men: Understanding Masculinity in Psychotherapy

Smiler, Andrew P.

Paperback

General Psychology

ISBN10: 1433844451
ISBN13: 9781433844454
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Published: Apr 14 2026
Pages: 217
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.04 Depth: 9.01
Language: English

A fresh approach to understanding and engaging men in therapy

Why do so many men avoid therapy--or never return after the first session? And how can clinicians better connect with them?

In Clinical Work With Men, psychologist Andrew P. Smiler offers a groundbreaking guide for therapists seeking to better understand and engage with male clients by exploring masculinity from the inside out. Instead of pathologizing men's behaviors, this book helps clinicians see the world through their clients' eyes, examining the roles, values, and identities that shape how men understand themselves.

Drawing on extensive research and clinical experience, Smiler introduces seven common masculinity types--from the breadwinner and the protector to the angry man and the player--each with its own strengths, struggles, and therapeutic implications. Through vivid clinical vignettes and actionable strategies, therapists will learn how to:

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