Strategies for Effectively Strengthening Men in Counseling
Strategies for Effectively Strengthening Men in Counseling
This newly updated text (now ebook) equips counselors, pastors, and those who care for men with practical, powerful tools to support meaningful change. Rooted in biblical wisdom and strengthened by current research, this resource helps you understand how men think, communicate, and process life’s challenges so you can counsel with clarity, confidence, and cultural awareness.
Inside you’ll explore:
Identity, masculine socialization, and the historical forces that shape men
How to overcome the male resistance to therapy
Counseling approaches for single, married, and divorced men
Cultural and gender dynamics, including key insights for African American men
Twenty-four common problems men face and how to address them
Sensitive issues such as violence, sexuality, and veterans’ trauma
You’ll also discover creative, effective strategies such as visualization, cinematherapy, mass media analysis, and biblical character association to help men open up, express emotion, and grow spiritually.
Additional resources include recommended books, organizations that support men’s wellness, and a spiritual warfare prayer to strengthen men as husbands, fathers, leaders, and mighty men of valor.
This guide enriches the counselor and empowers the man, helping both move toward wholeness, purpose, and a deeper relationship with God.
