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Tough guys and true believers : managing authoritarian men in the psychotherapy room, John M. Robertson

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"Some men are especially difficult to manage in the psychotherapy room. They are controlling, exploitive, rigid, aggressive, and prejudiced. In a word, they are Authoritarian. This book is a guide for therapists and counselors who work with these men, offering an understanding of their psychological development and providing empirically supported recommendations to work with them effectively. In the first part, Robertson describes several versions of authoritarian men. Some are Tough Guys (workplace bullies, abusive partners, sexual harassers), and others are True Believers (men who use religion to justify their authoritarian behavior). Robertson draws from a diverse literature in psychology, sociology, men's studies, and neurobiology to describe the developmental histories and personalities of these men. Part two offers practical and specific strategies to assess and treat these wounded men--developing a masculine friendly alliance, respecting their personal and religious beliefs, and teaching them self-awareness and self-regulation skills. Throughout, Robertson emphasizes a reality that many therapists doubt: Some authoritarian men want to change their behavior, and are capable of doing so. This book presents an empathic and respectful view of a group of men too often written off as unmanageable and unchangeable."--Publisher's website
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
xx, 306 pages
Contents
  • Part I: Understanding Authoritarian Men. "Who are these men, exactly?" ; Four Prototypical Faces. ; "He always has been that way." ; Authoritarian Personality Characteristics. ; "God wants him to take charge." ; Authoritarian as Divine Mandate. ; "Men are born as males." ; Authoritarian as Adaptive Strategy. ; "Boys learn to be men." ; Authoritarian as Social Construction. ; Part I Summary: Putting it all Together.
  • Part II: Managing Authoritarian Men in the Psychotherapy Room "I never wanted to be this way." ; Up Close and Personal: Two Authoritarian Men. ; "What does he need the most?" A Healing Relationship: Attunement & Empathy. ; "What is wrong with him?" A Qualitative Assessment: Collaboration & Insight. ; "How can he be helped?" A Multimodal Treatment: Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation. ; "Does an authoritarian man really change? For good?" The Process of Change: Outcomes & Maintenance
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9780415890427
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Tough guys and true believers : managing authoritarian men in the psychotherapy room
Title
Tough guys and true believers
Title remainder
managing authoritarian men in the psychotherapy room
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John M. Robertson
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Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"Some men are especially difficult to manage in the psychotherapy room. They are controlling, exploitive, rigid, aggressive, and prejudiced. In a word, they are Authoritarian. This book is a guide for therapists and counselors who work with these men, offering an understanding of their psychological development and providing empirically supported recommendations to work with them effectively. In the first part, Robertson describes several versions of authoritarian men. Some are Tough Guys (workplace bullies, abusive partners, sexual harassers), and others are True Believers (men who use religion to justify their authoritarian behavior). Robertson draws from a diverse literature in psychology, sociology, men's studies, and neurobiology to describe the developmental histories and personalities of these men. Part two offers practical and specific strategies to assess and treat these wounded men--developing a masculine friendly alliance, respecting their personal and religious beliefs, and teaching them self-awareness and self-regulation skills. Throughout, Robertson emphasizes a reality that many therapists doubt: Some authoritarian men want to change their behavior, and are capable of doing so. This book presents an empathic and respectful view of a group of men too often written off as unmanageable and unchangeable."--Publisher's website
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1949-
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Robertson, John M.
Index
index present
LC call number
BF698.35.A87
LC item number
R63 2012
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
NLM call number
  • 2012 D-352
  • BF 698.35.A87
Series statement
Routledge series on counseling and psychotherapy with boys and men
Series volume
v.13
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  • Authoritarianism (Personality trait)
  • Control (Psychology)
  • Men
  • Psychotherapist and patient
  • Authoritarianism
  • Men
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Psychotherapy
  • Authoritarianism (Personality trait)
  • Control (Psychology)
  • Men
  • Psychotherapist and patient
  • Psychotherapie
  • Psychotherapeut
  • Klient
  • Mann
  • Autoritäre Persönlichkeit
  • Psychologie
  • Methode
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Tough guys and true believers : managing authoritarian men in the psychotherapy room, John M. Robertson
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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volume
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  • nc
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rdacarrier
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text
Content type code
  • txt
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rdacontent
Contents
Part I: Understanding Authoritarian Men. "Who are these men, exactly?" ; Four Prototypical Faces. ; "He always has been that way." ; Authoritarian Personality Characteristics. ; "God wants him to take charge." ; Authoritarian as Divine Mandate. ; "Men are born as males." ; Authoritarian as Adaptive Strategy. ; "Boys learn to be men." ; Authoritarian as Social Construction. ; Part I Summary: Putting it all Together. -- Part II: Managing Authoritarian Men in the Psychotherapy Room "I never wanted to be this way." ; Up Close and Personal: Two Authoritarian Men. ; "What does he need the most?" A Healing Relationship: Attunement & Empathy. ; "What is wrong with him?" A Qualitative Assessment: Collaboration & Insight. ; "How can he be helped?" A Multimodal Treatment: Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation. ; "Does an authoritarian man really change? For good?" The Process of Change: Outcomes & Maintenance
Dimensions
25 cm.
Extent
xx, 306 pages
Isbn
9780415890427
Isbn Type
(hbk. : alk. paper)
Lccn
2011050422
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
7145938
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)703208939
  • (OCoLC)ocn703208939
Label
Tough guys and true believers : managing authoritarian men in the psychotherapy room, John M. Robertson
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Part I: Understanding Authoritarian Men. "Who are these men, exactly?" ; Four Prototypical Faces. ; "He always has been that way." ; Authoritarian Personality Characteristics. ; "God wants him to take charge." ; Authoritarian as Divine Mandate. ; "Men are born as males." ; Authoritarian as Adaptive Strategy. ; "Boys learn to be men." ; Authoritarian as Social Construction. ; Part I Summary: Putting it all Together. -- Part II: Managing Authoritarian Men in the Psychotherapy Room "I never wanted to be this way." ; Up Close and Personal: Two Authoritarian Men. ; "What does he need the most?" A Healing Relationship: Attunement & Empathy. ; "What is wrong with him?" A Qualitative Assessment: Collaboration & Insight. ; "How can he be helped?" A Multimodal Treatment: Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation. ; "Does an authoritarian man really change? For good?" The Process of Change: Outcomes & Maintenance
Dimensions
25 cm.
Extent
xx, 306 pages
Isbn
9780415890427
Isbn Type
(hbk. : alk. paper)
Lccn
2011050422
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
7145938
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)703208939
  • (OCoLC)ocn703208939

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