Helping Men Recover

A must-read guide to treating addiction and substance abuse in men In the newly revised Second Edition of Helping Men Recover: A Program for Treating Substance Abuse, distinguished clinician, author, and consultant Stephanie S. Covington delivers a gender-responsive, trauma-informed treatment program for men suffering from substance abuse. The book is modeled after the widely used and evidence-based women’s curriculum, Helping Women Recover, and is grounded the latest research, theory, and clinical practice. In the book, readers will find a facilitator’s guide and a participant’s workbook, as well as a step-by-step manual containing the theory, eighteen-session structure, and content required to run effective groups. The material is designed to allow male patients to process, record, and refer to their therapeutic experience. Helping Men Recover also includes: New lectures, sessions, and patient exercises offered throughout the text User-friendly and self-instructive materials designed to increase accessibility An effective four-module approach that addresses the self, relationships, sexuality, and spirituality An indispensable resource for drug and alcohol counselors, mental health professionals, and program administrators for outpatient, residential, and community-based treatment centers, this latest edition of the celebrated book will remain the go-to manual for men’s addiction treatment.

About the Authors ix Introduction to Helping Men Recover xi Introduction to A Man’s Workbook xiii Opening Session: Introduction to the Program 1 Module A: Self 17 Session 2. Defining Self 19 Session 3. Men in Recovery 29 Session 4. A Sense of Self 35 Session 5. Men: Inside and Out 43 Session 6. Men and Feelings 51 Module B: Relationships 59 Session 7. Family of Origin 61 Session 8. Barriers to Healthy Relationships 71 Session 9. Fathers 83 Session 10. Mothers 93 Session 11. Creating Healthy Relationships and Support Systems 103 Session 12. Effective Communication 115 Session 13. Creating and Maintaining Intimacy 125 Module C: Sexuality 131 Session 14. Sexuality and Addiction 133 Session 15. Sexual Identity 145 Session 16. Barriers to Sexual Health 159 Session 17. Healthy Sexuality 171 Module D: Spirituality 181 Session 18. What Is Spirituality? 183 Session 19. Power and Privilege 199 Session 20. Building Resilience 217 Session 21. Creating a Vision 231 Additional Recovery Resources 243 Appendix 1. The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous 244 Appendix 2. Recovery Programs 246 Appendix 3. Online Recovery Meetings 249 Appendix 4. Redefining Gender 250 Appendix 5. Emotional Sobriety 254 Feedback Form 257