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Challenges working with men: Australian therapists' perspectives.

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  • Psychology
  • Therapeutic Practice

Background:

  • Therapists report challenges in engaging and retaining male clients in talk therapy.
  • Understanding these difficulties is key to developing effective gender-specific training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore therapists' perceived challenges when working with male clients.
  • To identify themes contributing to difficulties in male client engagement and retention.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative survey data collected from 421 Australian therapists.
  • Inductive thematic analysis of open-ended responses describing challenges with male clients.

Main Results:

  • Three key themes emerged: men's fluctuating commitment, perception of men as ill-equipped for therapy, and therapist uncertainty.
  • Men's engagement issues were often seen as changeable (state-based), while perceived traits made them seem unreachable.

Conclusions:

  • Findings highlight a need for training tailored to therapists' experiences with male clients.
  • Enhanced training can equip therapists to provide more effective, gender-sensitive therapy for men.