Masculinity Meets Humanity: An Adapted Model of Masculinised Psychotherapy

The author reflects on her psychotherapy experiences with male clients and debunks the myth of male alexithymia, highlighting the importance of prioritizing the wellbeing of boys and men for creating a safe society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this captivating book, a clinical psychologist delves into her profound psychotherapy experiences with male clients, challenging the pervasive myth of male alexithymia—the inability to recognize and express emotions. The author explores the prevailing perception that men are disinterested in wellness practices, often attributing this reluctance to their hesitance to seek mental health care. However, the book goes beyond this surface-level understanding, offering a transformative ubuntu-inspired personhood discourse that underpins the author's clinical practice. By integrating the culturally familiar philosophy of ubuntu, the author challenges the dominance of strictly modern Western psychological discourses and theories. While this book does not serve as a manual for conducting therapy with men or a panacea for all male-related challenges, it serves as a catalyst for empathic insights and fosters gender-sensitive responses to male concerns, both locally and internationally.

Moreover, the book recognizes the significant role that women can play in the rehabilitation and healing of men, as they are frequently the targets of gender-based violence primarily perpetrated by men. It highlights the urgent need to prioritize the wellbeing of boys and men as essential components of creating a society that is safe and inclusive for all individuals, regardless of gender.

Interestingly, this book is not available for sale in Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the need for broader awareness and understanding of male mental health issues in regions where they may be overlooked or stigmatized.

In conclusion, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of male psychology, challenging societal norms and promoting a more inclusive and empathetic approach to mental health care. By prioritizing the wellbeing of boys and men, we can create a society that is safer, healthier, and more equitable for all.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032628110