""Counseling Boys and Young Men" provides a plethora of
information and counseling techniques essential to the continued
development of young men....The text serves as a noteworthy manual
addressing the myriad of issues affecting young males in today's
society."--The Professional Counselor Journal
This comprehensive guide to the unique challenges faced by boys
and young men encompasses today's most critical issues and presents
effective, evidence-based strategies for treating them. Recognizing
the specific needs of diverse young males, this text covers such
contemporary issues as bullying and harassment, anger management,
online gaming, addiction, pornography, and gang membership. The
differences between the developmental issues of males and females
are addressed, along with the emotional, intellectual, and physical
changes boys experience as they move into adolescence. The
difficulties counselors face in their efforts to access emotional
expression in boys are discussed along with strategies to overcome
these barriers.
Each chapter includes a comprehensive case scenario that
highlights the presenting issue, how the issue affects functioning,
and how effective treatment is best implemented. Additional
resources for more in-depth study are also included throughout the
book. Key Features:
Provides guidance to the unique psychological issues of boys
and young men along with innovative, evidence-based treatment
strategies Addresses such current topics as bullying/harassment,
risk-taking behaviors, pornography addiction, gambling,
single-parent families, and more Includes vivid case studies
Explores such social issues as gang membership with a focus on
helping young males revise their self-image and social networks
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