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The grieving process in the wake of losing a close loved one can be especially difficult for men who rely on certain—and arguably ineffective—coping strategies associated with dominant ideals of masculinity. In this paper, I will explore the concept of hegemonic masculinity, its potentially problematic encounter with grief; commonly-deployed, yet often ineffective hegemonic male responses to grief, which can lead to complicated grief. Finally, I will make the case for Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as a promising modality for treating complicated grief in men who subscribe and/or adhere to dominant ideals of masculinity. MBCT offers these men the opportunity to address their grief through experiential awareness in a supportive group-setting; led by a credentialed, professional facilitator.
| Advisor: | Kinst, Daijaku |
| Commitee: | Mitchell, Scott |
| School: | Graduate Theological Union |
| Department: | Historical and Cultural Studies |
| School Location: | United States -- California |
| Source: | MAI 81/12(E), Masters Abstracts International |
| Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
| Subjects: | Religion, Sociology, Gender studies |
| Keywords: | Bereavement, Grief, Masculinity, Men, Mindfulness, Therapy |
| Publication Number: | 27831270 |
| ISBN: | 9798645469924 |
