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Much of what was once taken for granted about gender roles has shifted, leaving a lack of desirable or achievable roles for men. This text argues that the male psyche has been wounded by the new pressures of social uncertainty and needs to be healed. It explores the concept of masculinity using the work of Ken Wilber as a central guide and Jungian Alchemy as a framework within which to discuss the process of change. The way this change happens is personal to each man and involves aspects of the body, emotions, rational understanding and soul. However, because the change required is so major, what is needed is a continuous process that sees the man through the ups and downs, contradictions and paradoxes along the way. The therapeutic relationship is ideally suited to this task. The efficacy of therapy cannot be taken for granted and the author explores how different sorts of therapeutic intervention can hinder as well as help the processes of change.

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<p>'Enthralling...this is a well researched and considered text, which should be read by all practitioners who have an interest in gender relations, sexual identity, and emotional and psychological health.' - Mental Health Care<br><br>'I have read a lot of books about gender, therapy and society but nothing equal to the intellectual, imaginative and humane scope of Rowan's comprehensive work ... a superb resource for therapists.' - Andrew Samuels

Healing the Male Psyche is specifically addressed to men and their therapists, but is a valuable compendium of information and approaches covering the broad range of gender issues. With his usual bracing clarity and compassionate touch, John Rowan guides us through the promises and the pitfalls of therapy, as well as the potentials and the perils of being a man in today's splintered world. A bold and comprehensive approach to this nightmare called men and women. <br>-Ken Wilber <br> Ihave read alot of books about gender, therapy and society but nothing equal to the intellectual, imaginative and humane scope of Rowan's comprehensive work . . . a superb resource for therapists. <br>-Andrew Samuels <br> The women's movement has a made a powerful difference in understanding what it is like to be a woman today, and how therapy must be reconceptualized for women. John Rowan has done this for men!. <br>-Alvin Mahrer <br>

'Enthralling...this is a well researched and considered text, which should be read by all practitioners who have an interest in gender relations, sexual identity, and emotional and psychological health.' - Mental Health Care 'I have read a lot of books about gender, therapy and society but nothing equal to the intellectual, imaginative and humane scope of Rowan's comprehensive work ... a superb resource for therapists.' - Andrew Samuels

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