How practitioners can work with young male clients within a
gender-responsive treatment program
Adverse life events can experience significant impairment in neural
development which can lead to weakened critical thinking, diminished
emotional intelligence, and increased antisocial behavior. Statistics
show that traditional treatment programs are inadequate in helping young
men--estimated to account for 68% of all teens struggling with substance
use disorder--to achieve sustained abstinence that leads to recovery.
A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery provides practical guidance on
implementing an effective trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment
program that addresses the impact of socialization, adverse life
experiences, and substance use. This invaluable guide explains the
theoretical foundation and real-life connection between trauma and
substance use, and provides clear guidelines and actionable strategies
for treating boys and young men challenged by trauma and substance use
disorder.
- Provides guidance on integrating evidence-based interventions,
mindfulness techniques, and experiential activities
- Covers the effects of environmental trauma, gender development
awareness, socialization, identity, sexuality, relational violence,
and aggression
- Examines trauma's impact on families, mental health, and comorbid and
addictive behavior
- Discusses the key elements of strength-based approaches and mentoring
A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery is an invaluable resource for
practitioners working with male adolescents in mental health clinics,
juvenile justice facilities, and residential and outpatient facilities.
