A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery, Community Edition, Journal

Introduction for the Facilitator Part 1. Trauma in the Lives of Boys and Young Men The Need for a Trauma-Informed Program for Treating Substance 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 Trauma The 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 Safety Dealing 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 Expectations The Anger Funnel The Container Reflection Between-Sessions Activity Session Four: Introduction to Trauma This Session The Fight or Flight Response Breathing Trauma Posttraumatic Stress Disorder The ACE Questionnaire Other Traumatic Events Trauma 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 Connections Other Ways We Communicate Four Communication Styles Practicing Communication Styles Progressive Muscle Relaxation Reflection Between-Sessions Activity Session Six: Abuse and Conflict This Session Square Breathing Abusive Relationships Soothing and Grounding: Self-Mastery Techniques A Physical Grounding Technique The 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 Dad Letter 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 Orientation Masculinity 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 Poses Appendix 5. Optional Activity (Sessions Nine and Eleven) Appendix 6: Redefining Gender Appendix 7: Healing Mask Appendix 8: Optional Activity (Session Fourteen) References Feedback Form About the Authors Additional Publications