{"product_id":"understanding-the-sexual-betrayal-of-boys-and-men-9781138942219","title":"Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse\u003c\/em\u003e is an indispensable go-to book for understanding male sexual victimization. It has become increasingly clear since the 1980s that men and boys, like women and girls, are sexually abused and assaulted in alarming numbers. Yet there have been few resources available to victims, their loved ones, or those trying to help them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard B. Gartner was in the vanguard of clinicians treating male sexual victimization and has written extensively about it, initially in professional papers, then in his landmark 1999 book for clinicians \u003ci\u003eBetrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Sexually Abused Men, \u003c\/i\u003econtinuing with his 2005 work \u003ci\u003eBeyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been a tireless teacher, clinician, and advocate for male victims of sexual abuse in the classroom, the lecture hall, and of course the consulting room as well as in newspaper, televi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Men’s lives are complicated, despite stereotypes to the contrary. Recognizing and making sense of the challenges faced by male survivors of sexual abuse requires even more complex thinking. We’re very fortunate that Richard Gartner and a who’s who of experts have shared their insights – and the voices of many men they’ve worked with – in order to help professionals better understand and serve these men. This book is a must-read for therapists, lawyers, clergy, and anyone who spends time with male survivors.\"-\u003cb\u003eAndrew P. Smiler, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, Board President, MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization; Past President, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, Division 51, American Psychological Association; author, \u003ci\u003eDating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse \u003c\/i\u003eis a chorus of voices, coming from a range of perspectives, on the oft-misunderstood topic of men who have been sexually abused. Covering neurobiological, medical, psychological, empirical, diversity and first person perspectives, it offers practical and evidence-based information that will be a lifesaver for men who have survived abuse. This book is a \"must read\" for every therapist working with such men.\"-\u003cb\u003eRonald F. Levant, Ed.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, M.B.A., A.B.P.P., Professor of Psychology, University of Akron; Former President, American Psychological Association; co-editor, \u003ci\u003eThe Psychology of Men and Masculinities\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA New Psychology of Men\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e New Psychotherapy for Men.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men is a treasure trove of illuminating essays on the devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse on boys, and on the men they become. Approximately one in six men in our culture have been sexually abused as children. Authors from a variety of fields of expertise describe the effects of childhood sexual abuse on brain chemistry and structure, interpersonal distrust, distorted and fearful feelings about the body, issues of gender and sexual identity confusion on boys, and more. All of this is in the context of straitjacketing stereotypes that instruct men not to be vulnerable. Also exposed is the surrounding dark side our culture that has implicitly allowed abuse of boys, whether in the church, in sports, or as aspects of high-ranking privileged men’s customs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives of men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe editor, Richard Gartner, PhD, was the first major mental health expert to document, and describe in detail, the high prevalence of sexual abuse of boys and its effects on them. His specialized treatment approaches are described in earlier books: \u003ci\u003eBetrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Men Abused as Boys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse.\"-\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Howell, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eauthor, \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Relational Approach \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Dissociative Mind\u003c\/i\u003e; co-editor, \u003ci\u003eThe Dissociative Mind in Psychoanalysis: Understanding and Working with Trauma\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is an essential and incisive compendium. Integrating multiple perspectives, this book addresses the full implications of male sexual abuse: its emotional, physiological, and legal aftermath. The contributing authors achieve this with depth, wisdom, and compassion. We must thank Gartner for continuing to awaken us to this trauma, and for releasing these men from the shadows.\"-\u003cb\u003eSue Grand, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Reproduction of Evil: A Clinical and Cultural Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Hero in the Mirror: From Fear to Fortitude.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Public and professional recognition of male sexual abuse did not come into view until the 1980s. Dr. Gartner changed that and continues to do so. He has written a number of books on male sexual abuse and now, by means of this book and its cohort volume (\u003ci\u003eHealing Sexually Betrayed Men and Boys: Treatment for Sexual abuse, Assault, and Trauma\u003c\/i\u003e), we have a much better understanding of male sexual victimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGartner does a masterful job of gathering mental health professionals of various backgrounds, plus academics, survivors, attorneys, and a physician to contribute to this edited book. The chapters provide clinical examples and personal vignettes. Together, these give a wide-ranging picture of male sexual victimization. A broad range of topics is considered: historical, biological, medical, institutional and cultural effects and issues related to exploitation and sexuality (including trafficking in adolescent boys), sexual interests and compulsions, and sexual dysfunctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men will impact how male sexual victimization is socially and personally understood and clinically and legally addressed. This book is a compulsory read for all those who want to understand the sexual victimization of boys and men.\"-\u003cb\u003eJudith L. Alpert, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Applied Psychology and Former Co-Director, Trauma and Violence Transdisciplinary Studies Program, New York University; Professor and Consultant, New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Men’s lives are complicated, despite stereotypes to the contrary. Recognizing and making sense of the challenges faced by male survivors of sexual abuse requires even more complex thinking. We’re very fortunate that Richard Gartner and a who’s who of experts have shared their insights – and the voices of many men they’ve worked with – in order to help professionals better understand and serve these men. This book is a must-read for therapists, lawyers, clergy, and anyone who spends time with male survivors.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eAndrew P. Smiler, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, Board President, MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization; Past President, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, Division 51, American Psychological Association; author, \u003ci\u003eDating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse \u003c\/i\u003eis a chorus of voices, coming from a range of perspectives, on the oft-misunderstood topic of men who have been sexually abused. Covering neurobiological, medical, psychological, empirical, diversity and first person perspectives, it offers practical and evidence-based information that will be a lifesaver for men who have survived abuse. This book is a \"must read\" for every therapist working with such men.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eRonald F. Levant, Ed.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, M.B.A., A.B.P.P., Professor of Psychology, University of Akron; Former President, American Psychological Association; co-editor, \u003ci\u003eThe Psychology of Men and Masculinities\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA New Psychology of Men\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e New Psychotherapy for Men.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men is a treasure trove of illuminating essays on the devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse on boys, and on the men they become. Approximately one in six men in our culture have been sexually abused as children. Authors from a variety of fields of expertise describe the effects of childhood sexual abuse on brain chemistry and structure, interpersonal distrust, distorted and fearful feelings about the body, issues of gender and sexual identity confusion on boys, and more. All of this is in the context of straitjacketing stereotypes that instruct men not to be vulnerable. Also exposed is the surrounding dark side our culture that has implicitly allowed abuse of boys, whether in the church, in sports, or as aspects of high-ranking privileged men’s customs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives of men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe editor, Richard Gartner, PhD, was the first major mental health expert to document, and describe in detail, the high prevalence of sexual abuse of boys and its effects on them. His specialized treatment approaches are described in earlier books: \u003ci\u003eBetrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Men Abused as Boys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Howell, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eauthor, \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Relational Approach \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Dissociative Mind\u003c\/i\u003e; co-editor, \u003ci\u003eThe Dissociative Mind in Psychoanalysis: Understanding and Working with Trauma\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is an essential and incisive compendium. Integrating multiple perspectives, this book addresses the full implications of male sexual abuse: its emotional, physiological, and legal aftermath. The contributing authors achieve this with depth, wisdom, and compassion. We must thank Gartner for continuing to awaken us to this trauma, and for releasing these men from the shadows.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eSue Grand, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Reproduction of Evil: A Clinical and Cultural Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Hero in the Mirror: From Fear to Fortitude.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Public and professional recognition of male sexual abuse did not come into view until the 1980s. Dr. Gartner changed that and continues to do so. He has written a number of books on male sexual abuse and now, by means of this book and its cohort volume (\u003ci\u003eHealing Sexually Betrayed Men and Boys: Treatment for Sexual abuse, Assault, and Trauma\u003c\/i\u003e), we have a much better understanding of male sexual victimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGartner does a masterful job of gathering mental health professionals of various backgrounds, plus academics, survivors, attorneys, and a physician to contribute to this edited book. The chapters provide clinical examples and personal vignettes. Together, these give a wide-ranging picture of male sexual victimization. A broad range of topics is considered: historical, biological, medical, institutional and cultural effects and issues related to exploitation and sexuality (including trafficking in adolescent boys), sexual interests and compulsions, and sexual dysfunctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men will impact how male sexual victimization is socially and personally understood and clinically and legally addressed. This book is a compulsory read for all those who want to understand the sexual victimization of boys and men.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eJudith L. Alpert, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Applied Psychology and Former Co-Director, Trauma and Violence Transdisciplinary Studies Program, New York University; Professor and Consultant, New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gartner – who works at the William Alanson White Institute, and therefore belongs firmly to the interpersonal-cultural schoool of psychoanalysis, in which I myself trained many years ago, which explains my sympathy for Gartner - coordinates the contributions of many authors on the different and intertwined facets of the problem, including many reports of the survivors themselves. Some of the authors are themselves survivors. \"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eMarco Bacciagaluppi, M.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe American Journal of Psychoanalysis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003cem\u003eRichard B. Gartner\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePART I \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEXUALLY ABUSED MEN AND THEIR CHALLENGES 1 Effects of sexual abuse and assault on boys and men \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard B. Gartner \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Bristlecone Project: portraits of courage \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Lisak\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePART II\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003eRESEARCH, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT 3 The sexually abused man's relationship with his physician \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrank Spinelli \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Building knowledge for recovery: contemporary research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse on men \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eScott D. Easton \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Neurobiology, trauma, and dissociation: from basic science to clinical relevance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrant H. Brenner \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Brain circuits, brain apps, cultural software and the inner worlds of sexually abused males: a new framework for understanding, healing and happiness \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames W. Hopper\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePART III INSTITUTIONAL AND CULTURAL EFFECTS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociocultural considerations in psychotherapy with male survivors of sexual abuse \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eErnesto Mujica \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Interpersonal and institutional dissociation in the sexual abuse of boys \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Burmester\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003e9 When predatory priests become sexually abusing \"Fathers\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard B. Gartner \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV EXPLOITATION AND SEXUALITY 10 Commercial sexual exploitation of boys and adolescent males \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteven L. Procopio \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Beyond the gay\/straight binary: gender and\/or sexually diverse male survivors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eJim Struve, Howard Fradkin, and Lee Beckstead \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Sexual aftereffects in male survivors of childhood sexual abuse: orientation confusion, compulsions, kinky sexual interests, and dysfunctions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoe Kort\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019544428887,"sku":"9781138942219","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138942219.jpg?v=1750780585","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/understanding-the-sexual-betrayal-of-boys-and-men-9781138942219","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}