Engaging Men in Therapy: A Polyvagal Approach
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Authors
von Niessen, Cole
Issue Date
2025-04-05
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
disengagement , masculinity , polyvagal theory , safety
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Abstract
This capstone focusses on the issue of male disengagement in psychotherapy. It explores evidence for this claim and why it may matter to attempt to mitigate this disengagement. It then considers why this disengagement persists and what barriers men and boys experience in the process of seeking and continuing to receive help from therapeutic spaces and professionals. I consider three categories of barrier including culture, biology, and systems, with a special focus on masculinity and how it interfaces with modern psychotherapy. Finally, I explore current recommendations in the literature on how to increase male engagement and attendance in therapy. This includes a look at my recommendation and consideration of using the polyvagal lens in therapy to more efficiently and effectively engage men through safe and socially engaging therapeutic alliances.
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
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