APA Issues First-Ever Guidelines for Practice with Men and Boys

This article discusses how more than 40 years of research show that traditional masculinity-marked by stoicism, competiveness, dominance and aggression, is undermining men's well-being. APA's new Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Boys and Men strive to help psychologists recognize this problem for boys and men while remaining sensitive to maintaining their strengths.

Part of the APA Monitor's CE Corner article series.

New format: After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a "Commitment-to-Change" (CTC) exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE Test based on the APA Monitor CE Corner article.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Discuss the research that suggests traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful.
• Describe the role of clinicians in working to address the needs of men and boys.
• Discuss the importance of encouraging pro-social aspects of masculinity.

Stephanie Pappas