Modern masculinity : a compassionate guidebook to men's mental health / Stephan B. Poulter, PhD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Poulter, Stephan B., 1958- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Masculinity.

Men--Psychology.

Men.

Men--Mental health.

Genre:

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

xxxiv, 260 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Compassionate guidebook to men's mental health

Place of Publication:

Guilford, Connecticut: Prometheus Books, an imprint of Globe Pequot, [2024]

Summary:

"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. Modern Masculinity is a practical guide for men of all ages to embrace their on-going process of developing a balanced, compassionate, and positive masculinity. [Includes] case studies of real-life men from all walks of life alongside helpful analysis and practical, reader-focused exercises"-- from back cover.

Contents:

Introduction: men's health and masculinity: why it matters

Body masculinity: the mind-body connection

physical health is emotional and mental health. Living your best life physically: how everything connects emotionally and psychologically to your body ; The narcissistic masculine type: you are more than your body, your looks, and your athleticism ; Sex, intimacy, sexual preference, and masculinity defined: gay, straight, bi, and you ; Masculinity and your body: mind, body, and psychological connections ; Masculinity is emotional intelligence: what am I feeling? ; Men and shame: emotional cancer, the silent killer ; Healing the cycle of male violence: stopping the emasculation process

Relationships matter: you and your parents! Expanding your relationship IQ. Your father's masculinity: shy he matters ; Your mother factor: mom's opinion of you and your masculinity ; Masculinity, connection, and your style of relationships: creating emotional stability ; Men, imtimacy, and marriage: five variables that work together

Masculinity in the era of cancellation, confusion, and clarity: the healing power of your four horsemen. Healthy "baller" masculinity: embracing your four horsemen ; Masculinity and mental health: same coin but different sides ; Money, work, and love: male initiation into adulthood ; The making of a man: balanced masculinity ; Cange, forgiveness, and your five f-bombs: being your own man.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-260).

Other Format:

Online version: Poulter, Stephan. Modern masculinity

ISBN:

9781633889422

1633889424

OCLC:

1388318761

Publisher Number:

90101604614