Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery, Workbook

Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW, is co-director of the Institute for Relational Development and the Center for Gender and Justice, and has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California and the California School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Covington specializes in the development and implementation of gender-responsive and trauma-informed services.Roberto Rodriguez, MA, has over 12 years of experience working in intensive outpatient and residential settings in the treatment of substance use disorders. He currently provides trauma-informed interventions, counseling, and individual and family therapy, He is the co-author of Exploring Trauma: A Brief Intervention for Men with Dr. Stephanie Covington.

• Introduction for the FacilitatorPart 1. Trauma in the Lives of Boys and Young Men           The Need for a Trauma-Informed Program for TreatingSubstance Use Disorders in Young Men The Impact of Trauma on Boys  Prevalence of Problems Associated with Trauma and Substance Use        Gender and Developmental Awareness Principles             Part 2. Theoretical Foundation   Theories of Adolescent Psychological Development         TraumaThe Process of Trauma  Common Responses to Trauma Triggers and Retraumatization  Dissociation and Grounding        Trauma and Substance Use Disorders    Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive Services         The Therapeutic Environment   Creating SafetyDealing with Current Trauma     Part 3. The Program        Design of the Facilitator Guide  Materials Needed for Each Session          Part 4. Facilitation            Prior to the Session        Knowing the Boys and Young Men in Your Group              Co-facilitating   Tips on Conducting a Group Session       Considerations for Facilitators    Special Considerations for Juvenile and Adult Justice Settings      Module A: Myself           Session One: Welcome, Introduction, and Building Our House   This Session       Welcome and Introductions       Being Ourselves in a Group         Building Our House (Mutual Agreements)            The Word Cloud              Five Senses        Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Two: A Sense of Self      This Session       My Place             Feelings, Beliefs, and Values       My Castle (Outside)       My Castle (Inside)           My Place (Variation)      Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Three: A Boy’s World     This Session       Palms Up, Palms Down Collage of Gender ExpectationsThe Anger Funnel           The Container  Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Four: Introduction to Trauma     This Session       The Fight or Flight Response      Breathing           TraumaPosttraumatic Stress Disorder    The ACE Questionnaire Other Traumatic EventsTrauma Can Shape Our Belief Systems   Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Module B: Communication and Connections      Session Five: Communication and Connections This Session       Healing Light     Living Your Values           Barriers to Healthy ConnectionsOther Ways We Communicate  Four Communication Styles        Practicing Communication Styles              Progressive Muscle Relaxation  Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Six: Abuse and ConflictThis Session       Square Breathing            Abusive Relationships   Soothing and Grounding: Self-Mastery Techniques          A Physical Grounding TechniqueThe Container  Yoga     Conflict Resolution: The STARE Technique            Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Seven: Mothers               This Session       Breathing           What Do Mothers Do?  My Mom            Letter to My Mom          Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Eight: Fathers    This Session       What Do Fathers Do?    My DadLetter to My Dad             Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Module C: Relationships              Session Nine: Friendship              This Session       Power and Relationships              Discussion Questions    The Relationship Wheel                Characteristics of Effective Relationships              Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Ten: Gender and Sexuality         This Session       Dating and Sexuality      Gender Identity and Sexual OrientationMasculinity and Femininity         My Ideal Partner             Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Eleven: Barriers to Healthy Relationships            This Session       Teen Equality Wheel      Control and Abuse         Supportive Relationships             Sample Relationship Map            Your Relationship Map  Ending Relationships     Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Module D: Healthy Living             Session Twelve: Our Bodies        This Session       Healthy Living Scale        Body Image       Improving Your Body Image       Healthy and Unhealthy Eating    Emotional Wellness       Expressing Feelings        Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Thirteen: Dealing with Life as It Happens             This Session       Understanding Addiction             Coping with Stress          Spirituality          Self-Care (SEEDS)            Reflection          Between-Sessions Activity          Session Fourteen: Endings and Beginnings           This Session       Healing Masks  Decision Making              Celebrating One Another             Appendices        Appendix 1. Five Senses Cards   Appendix 2. Local Resources      Appendix 3. Grounding and Self-Soothing Activities         Appendix 4. Yoga PosesAppendix 5. Optional Activity (Sessions Nine and Eleven)              Appendix 6: Redefining GenderAppendix 7: Healing Mask           Appendix 8: Optional Activity (Session Fourteen)              References        Feedback FormAbout the Authors           Additional Publications