About the Authors ixIntroduction to Helping Men Recover xiIntroduction to A Man's Workbook xiiiOpening Session: Introduction to the Program 1Module A: Self 17Session 2. Defining Self 19Session 3. Men in Recovery 29Session 4. A Sense of Self 35Session 5. Men: Inside and Out 43Session 6. Men and Feelings 51Module B: Relationships 59Session 7. Family of Origin 61Session 8. Barriers to Healthy Relationships 71Session 9. Fathers 83Session 10. Mothers 93Session 11. Creating Healthy Relationships and Support Systems 103Session 12. Effective Communication 115Session 13. Creating and Maintaining Intimacy 125Module C: Sexuality 131Session 14. Sexuality and Addiction 133Session 15. Sexual Identity 145Session 16. Barriers to Sexual Health 159Session 17. Healthy Sexuality 171Module D: Spirituality 181Session 18. What Is Spirituality? 183Session 19. Power and Privilege 199Session 20. Building Resilience 217Session 21. Creating a Vision 231Additional Recovery Resources 243Appendix 1. The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous 244Appendix 2. Recovery Programs 246Appendix 3. Online Recovery Meetings 249Appendix 4. Redefining Gender 250Appendix 5. Emotional Sobriety 254Feedback Form 257