Men at Work: An Action Guide to Masculine Healing [Paperback]

Chris L. Frey (Author), Mary J. Graham (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997

Helps readers free themselves from worn-out notions of what it means to be a man. Men at Work offers tools that identify issues, uncover feelings, and heal pain. It is a process for men to move beyond silence, beyond intellect, and beyond catharsis into the resolution of trauma. It provides an action-oriented approach to healing work, within the combined context of mind, body, and spirit. Practical, down-to-earth, and broadly based, it is written for men who want to heal their lives, men and women who want to better understand a loved one, and for therapists who are working with men. May be utilized by the reader on his or her own, in therapy groups, and in self-help support groups.

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About the Author

Chris Frey, MSW, LCSW has been a leader in men's work for many years as therapist, teacher, writer, national speaker, and mentor. As an innovator in masculine healing, Chris was one of the first in the St. Louis area to provide groups and retreats that focused on the needs of wounded men. Men At Work provides an action-oriented approach with the belief that healing must be a combined experience of mind, body, and soul. With more than twenty years of clinical experience Chris is presently in private practice in St. Louis, MO, specializing in men's issues, sexual abuse treatment, and addictions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Chris Frey (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888461039
• ISBN-13: 978-1888461039
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,079,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chris Frey, MSW, LCSW is an author, psychotherapist, teach and Stage IV throat and neck cancer survivor. Chris is the author of four books. He has just released I'm Sorry, It's Cancer: A Handbook of Help and Hope for Survivors and Caregivers, an inspirational and practical road map for patient and family-focused cancer care. For many years, Chris has been a popular speaker to lay and professional audiences on topics as diverse as collaborative cancer care, men's issues, sexual addiction and healthy relationships.

Chris can be reached at www.chrisfreycounseling.com

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for women too, November 27, 1999

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Melissa Richardson (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Men at Work: An Action Guide to Masculine Healing (Paperback)

I am a psychologist and work at a college counseling center. As a female counselor working with men, it is essential for me to be aware of the available literature that fosters men's personal growth. This practical and useful book has been very helpful for me to use with clients. In addition, the book has been helpful for me as a feminist and a woman. I am pleased to see the courageous work that men such as Chris Frey are doing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best guide to men's heart-work available anywhere, November 30, 1998

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Art Zemon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Men at Work: An Action Guide to Masculine Healing (Paperback)

I have spent years working with men in groups such as Frey describes. Throughout all of the groups, I have seen his ideas born out in real results. Men at Work has also given me a clear way to explain what I do to people who are simply curious or who want to take this work into their own groups. The exercises are as valuable for women as for men. I cannot recommend this book highly enough to anyone interested in finding their feelings or increasing the level of integrity in their lives.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BAD THERAPY /w HOMOPHOBIA, August 21, 2005

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Gwen Stufanni (STL, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Men at Work: An Action Guide to Masculine Healing (Paperback)

Like the other reviewer, I would give it a zero or negative one. I personally have had the experience of spending a great deal of time with Mr. Frey while he discussed his views on men and women. I feel he has many mental health issues of his own to work out before he can safely advise other men.

In his practice, he has promoted negative stereotypes about gay men. He believes that all gay men are merely confused about their gender. He stated, "All gay men want to be women and all lesbians think they are men!" As for those with actual gender issues, he refers to them as gay men and lesbians rather than transgender. He gave the impression he has a low opinion of women and a grandiose image of men based on his book as well. Therefore, I feel that following the guidelines set forth in his publications my lead to a degeneration of ones emotional well being rather heal. If your homophobic and fearful of strong women. Then you will love it. Otherwise...think!