🎙️ Episode 45: Unlocking Emotional Fitness with James Hawes 🎙️
In this insightful episode of the Truuman Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with James Hawes, a leading psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, who has dedicated his career to empowering boys and men to develop emotional resilience and fitness. James's journey into this specialised field has seen him author The Secret Lives of Men – Ten Keys to Unlock the Mystery, a book that delves into understanding men’s inner worlds based on his extensive work with thousands of male clients.
About the Guest: James Hawes: James is a seasoned psychotherapist and supervisor specialising in supporting boys and men in understanding and navigating their emotional landscapes. His work includes managing a busy private practice, working in schools, and developing therapeutic programs and workshops focused on themes like anger, shame, intimacy, and emotional strength. Over the years, he has founded programs like SHOUT, an anger awareness group, Circles of Men, a support group, and CONTACT, a rites of passage initiative designed to guide boys in understanding masculinity and self-identity.
What to Expect in This Episode: In this episode, James shares his approach to helping men and boys build emotional fitness, break down internal barriers, and foster healthier relationships. He discusses how men often struggle with societal pressures to suppress emotions and the transformative power of creating spaces where they can express and understand these feelings. James also introduces listeners to the keys from his book, The Secret Lives of Men, offering insights into the complex emotional lives many men experience in silence.
Key Topics: The importance of emotional fitness for men and boys
James’s experiences working with men’s anger, shame, and intimacy
Insights from The Secret Lives of Men and its Ten Keys
The SHOUT anger awareness group and its impact
The significance of rites of passage for boys, as facilitated by CONTACT
The role of community and support in men’s emotional growth Training therapists to work effectively with male clients
Join Us: This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in men’s mental health, emotional resilience, and creating supportive spaces for men and boys. James Hawes’s approach is both compassionate and practical, providing tools to better understand men’s unique mental health needs. His story and expertise remind us of the profound impact that emotional awareness and community can have on mental well-being.
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