In the newly revised second edition of Helping Men Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction, Special Edition for Use in the Justice System, a team of experts delivers a practical and straightforward framework to assist men struggling with substance use in the context of the criminal justice system. Targeting the four areas most consistently identified by men as triggering relapse - the self, sexuality, spirituality, and relationships - this book explores topics like self-awareness and identity, the impact of family, communication, male socialization, and many more.
Readers will also find: - Comprehensive strategies for the creation of safe spaces in which men will feel comfortable expressing themselves, reflecting, and learning - Information about how men develop and conquer addictions and trauma - Ways to develop and learn the skills men need to maintain and sustain recovery from substance use and live the life they want to live
An indispensable collection of exercises and other resources for men struggling with substance abuse and the criminal justice system, Helping Men Recover belongs on the bookshelves of social workers, clinicians, and other correctional system professionals.
Table of Contents
About the Authors ixIntroduction to Helping Men Recover xi
Introduction to A Man’s Workbook xiii
Opening Session: Introduction to the Program 1
Module A: Self 17
Session 2. Defining Self 19
Session 3. Men in Recovery 29
Session 4. A Sense of Self 35
Session 5. Men: Inside and Out 43
Session 6. Men and Feelings 51
Module B: Relationships 59
Session 7. Family of Origin 61
Session 8. Barriers to Healthy Relationships 71
Session 9. Fathers 83
Session 10. Mothers 93
Session 11. Creating Healthy Relationships and Support Systems 103
Session 12. Effective Communication 115
Session 13. Creating and Maintaining Intimacy 125 Module C: Sexuality 131
Session 14. Sexuality and Addiction 133
Session 15. Sexual Identity 145
Session 16. Barriers to Sexual Health 159
Session 17. Healthy Sexuality 171 Module D: Spirituality 181
Session 18. What Is Spirituality? 183
Session 19. Power and Privilege 199
Session 20. Building Resilience 217
Session 21. Creating a Vision 231
Additional Recovery Resources 243
Appendix 1. The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous 244
Appendix 2. Recovery Programs 246
Appendix 3. Online Recovery Meetings 249
Appendix 4. Redefining Gender 250
Appendix 5. Emotional Sobriety 254
Feedback Form 257
