Table of Contents
About the Authors ix
Introduction 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
