Helping Men Recover

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