How practitioners can work with young male clients with a gender-responsive treatment program
Adverse life events can impact boys, young men, transgender, and nonbinary people in a variety of ways. For example, these events can create significant impairment in neural development which can lead to weakened critical thinking, diminished emotional intelligence, and increased antisocial behavior. Statistics show that without trauma-focused interventions, treatment programs are inadequate in helping young men--estimated to account for 68% of all teens struggling with substance use disorder is even higher.
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 comprehensive 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. It also:
- Provides guidance on integrating evidence-based interventions, mindfulness techniques, and experimental activities
- Includes the topics of adverse childhood experiences, male socialization, sense of self, communication, sexuality, relational aggression, and building healthy relationships
- Examines trauma's impact on families, mental health, and addictive behavior
- Discusses the key elements of strength-based approaches and mentoring
A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery Edition is an individual resource for practitioners working with male adolescents in mental health clinics, juvenile justice facilities, and residential and outpatient facilities.
About the authors
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, LMFT, 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.
Includes: Facilitator's Guide, Workbook and 3-Ring binder
Adverse life events can impact boys, young men, transgender,
and nonbinary people in a variety of ways. For example, these events can create
significant impairment in neural development which can lead to weakened
critical thinking, diminished emotional intelligence, and increased antisocial
behavior. Statistics show that without trauma-focused interventions, treatment
programs are inadequate in helping young men--estimated to account for 68% of
all teens struggling with substance use disorder is even higher.
