#386 Shawn Smith: The APA Guidelines for Practice with Boys and Men

RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 2nd 2020.
Dr. Shawn Smith is a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colorado and the author of five psychology books. He also writes a blog at docsmith.co. And he has a YouTube channel - Dr. Shawn T. Smith.

In this episode, we talk about the APA Guidelines for Practice with Boys and Men. We discuss the traits associated with traditional masculinity, evolutionary psychology, real problems men face in modern societies and how to help them, and how the APA wants clinical practitioners to become political activists.

Time Links:
00:31 The APA Guidelines for Practice with Boys and Men
05:00 Toxic masculinity
13:42 Becoming an activist in the clinic
15:59 Evolutionary psychology, and sex differences
24:04 Real problems men face in modern society
31:24 APA training and accreditation
33:36 Properly helping boys and men
36:02 Gendered problems (domestic violence)
40:09 A final message for men
41:27 Follow Dr. Smith’s work!

Follow Dr. Smith’s work:
Blog: https://bit.ly/2R0ZRxr
YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2DqSuvY
Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Z1hEbU
The Tactical Guide to Women: https://amzn.to/34XPuTa
Twitter handle: @ironshrink