ISBN 978-1-921601-24-8
“A comprehensive primer for those who would work honestly and effectively with men and boys.”
Professor Miles Groth Department of Psychology, Wagner College, Staten Island, New York
“This will be seen by many as a provocative book, as the starting point, and all the clinical examples, are based on assumed errors made by previous therapists. However, Dr Ashfield presents persuasive arguments for his approach, and his humanity in dealing with complex interpersonal issues shines through.”
Professor Robert Goldney Emeritus Professor, Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide
“Dr. Ashfield’s book productively challenges us to break the perceptual biases and misconceptions that have developed around masculinity. His book powerfully reminds us of our accountability as therapists to recognize inherent masculine qualities and how they can be utilized in empowering men to shape for themselves – with the added understanding and non-judgemental support of their community – better mental health outcomes. Dr. Ashfield’s book
will undoubtedly be a guiding resource for decades to come.”
Dr. Elizabeth Celi Psychologist, Author & Health Consultant
“There is an urgent need to provide a critical perspective on the status and problems of men in contemporary society in the spirit of Marcuse and Habermas, which liberates this field from the overburden of gender-political cultures (which have created an intellectual miasma) and moves it into a new domain of enlightened intervention which is neither apologetic nor reactive but which is marked by equanimity and informed social and therapeutic intelligence. John Ashfield has achieved just this. The volume forges new understandings of what it is like to be a man in contemporary society, which leads to new and constructive ways of providing psychotherapy for men. This is an outstanding contribution. Quite simply, there should be more work of this kind and quality available.”
Professor Rafael Locke Department of Perceptual Studies, School of Psychiatry,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA