Clinical Work with Men

""Good evidence-based therapy begins with a coherent and comprehensive theoretical framework for treatment supported by empirical evidence. Smiler provides just that and grounds it in real-world case examples. This is one of the very best books on therapy with men to appear in the past 2 decades and is sure to become a classic."" - Michael Addis, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Clark University, Worcester, MA ""Andrew Smiler has devoted his career to advancing the mental health and well-being of boys and men. From his decades of experience as practitioner and scholar, he provides a highly accessible book that efficiently includes the theory and research needed to better understand this harder-to-engage population. Yet Dr. Smiler's true gift is the rich case studies that clearly identify and illustrate scientifically informed, pragmatic approaches for more effectively helping the diverse men who walk into your office."" - Christopher S. Reigeluth, PhD, Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, and author of The Masculinity Workbook for Teens: Discover What Being a Guy Means to You ""Andrew Smiler shows us why it is difficult to engage men in therapy, then demonstrates his expertise about men and masculinity through vivid case examples where he connects to the male experience. Any therapist who works with men should read this book to understand how to make contact with the hurting men who would benefit from treatment and how to help them heal."" - Richard Gartner, PhD, Training and Supervising Analyst, Faculty, and Founding Director of the Sexual Abuse Program, William Alanson White Institute, New York, NY, and author of Betrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Sexually Abused Men