The culture of young men -- Prelude to therapy with young men -- Setting the stage for change -- Principles and pitfalls -- Beginning therapy : the first sessions -- Identity formation in therapy -- Improving emotional intelligence -- Sexuality issues in therapy -- Skills to manage behavioral and substance problems -- Therapy and the techno-client
Summary
Young adult men in their late teens and early twenties are statistically the least happy of any group of males surveyed. What's more, scholarly research tells us that adolescent boys and young men have the highest rates of behavioral problems, completed suicides, and drug and alcohol problems of any demographic group. Young men frequently come into therapy with unresolved identity issues, behavioral problems, and drug and alcohol problems. They also tend to have greater problems managing their emotions and successfully negotiating close interpersonal relationships, which makes therapy more com
