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A looming health crisis faces men who find themselves stuck in
today’s changing world. Slowly, more and more men are learning
the positives that come from talking openly about their struggles
with mental and physical health. In this incisive and insightful
guide to male mental health, popular clinical psychologist Stephan
B. Poulter, Ph.D., unpacks the various issues that stem from male
shame, including those surrounding anger, sexual orientation,
wealth, physical performance and appearance, relationships, and
much more. A New Masculinity is a practical guide for men of all
ages to embrace their on-going process of developing a balanced,
compassionate, and positive masculinity. Through case studies of
real-life men from all walks of life alongside helpful analysis and
practical, reader-focused exercises, this book provides: Practical
applications to decode emotions Action steps to address and release
unresolved shame and anger Ways to recalibrate your personal
relationship to money Methods to set boundaries effectively and
respectfully Strategies to overcome fears of intimacy, rejection,
and confrontation Keys to maintaining a loving long-term
relationship The importance of male relationships and their value
in helping other men heal and change Above all, A New Masculinity
shows that embracing who and what you are is a pivotal part of your
masculinity journey. By uncovering the interconnections of physical
health, mental health, and personal motivation, this comprehensive
guide will give you the tools to become your best self.
Whether we acknowledge it or not, our mothers leave an indelible
impression on the persons we become. Our ability to function
emotionally in relationships -- both personal and professional --
is based on our mothers' deep influence.
In a book full of insights and wisdom based on a career of helping
others, acclaimed psychologist Stephan B. Poulter shows how the
mother factor can work either for or against us. The key to
allowing this important legacy to work for us, says Dr. Poulter,
depends on understanding our mother's pervasive influence on our
life. He shows that the way we connect emotionally in adult
relationships is based on the "style" of our mothers.
Dr. Poulter defines the five major styles of mothering as:
The Perfectionist Mother--whose family must look perfect in every
way
The Unpredictable Mother--whose ups and downs can create lifelong
anxiety and depression in her son or daughter
The "Me First" Mother--whose children come second or last
The "Best Friend" Mother--who's now in vogue but can wreak
havoc
The Complete Mother--who provides guidance and shows compassion to
her child.
Although most mothers are a combination of the above, many fit more
into one category than others. Even though as adults, we tend to
dismiss our past as the past, we do so at risk to ourselves. Only
by understanding how our mother's legacy affects us today can we
transcend the mysterious anger, anxiety, depression, and shame that
we feel, and achieve the kind of relationships we deserve.
Dr. Poulter demonstrates how the internalized "rulebook" we inherit
from our mothers is a very powerful force. These unspoken rules
govern work, relationships, emotions, separation, and independence.
Unless we become aware of the rules that guide our behavior,
thoughts, and beliefs, we won't have the ability to make our own
choices.
This enlightening book will help readers connect with their past to
correct self-defeating behaviors, reach their full emotional
potentials, and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Over two-thirds of American families are "blended," which means
they are made up of remarried adults and often stepchildren.
Although it's good news that many divorced people remarry, the bad
news is that too many of them carry the animosities and negative
behavior patterns of their former heartbreaks into their new
situation.
In this supportive and uplifting book that is aimed at both men and
women, Dr. Stephan B. Poulter--acclaimed author of The Father
Factor and The Mother Factor--tackles this pervasive problem with
great sensitivity and understanding. Dividing the work into three
parts, Dr. Poulter takes the reader step by step from the anguish
of divorce to the security of a stronger and more fulfilling future
attachment.
In part one, he explains how breakups happen and explores the
challenges of dealing with the emotional wreckage, from guilt and
anger to feelings of rejection and despair. Part two describes five
relationship styles and helps readers develop insight into their
own styles so that present and future relationships can grow in a
healthy and refreshed atmosphere. In part three he shows ways to go
beyond blame, tension, and other "ex-factors" and objectively
assess inner needs. As Dr. Poulter shows, the key to forming
lasting bonds with another is discovering exactly what one needs to
feel loved.
Your Ex-Factor will be a welcome resource to anyone trying to move
forward beyond the pain of emotional loss and rediscover the joys
of loving again regardless of prior history, circumstances, "old
baggage," or fears. This invaluable guide will open your eyes to
promote healthy and truly fulfilling relationships now and into the
future.
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