Therapists have long utilized poetry with various at risk male populations. Yet, in spite of its use, therapists have also been aware of the dilemmas associated with using poetry in a population whose behavior and identity may at times run counter to the core tenants of poetry therapy. However, the literature of poetry therapy does not fully explore what therapists need to know about men and masculinities in order to work with them. This article helps prepare therapists using poetry to become more sensitive to gender issues and utilize this understanding in their practice with men. It explores some of the key concepts from gender and masculinities studies and provides examples for how these concepts can be used in practice.

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诗歌治疗，男人和男子气概。

治疗师长期以来一直利用诗歌来治疗各种高危男性人群。然而，尽管使用了诗歌，治疗师也意识到在一些行为和身份有时可能与诗歌治疗的核心租户背道而驰的人群中使用诗歌所带来的困境。然而，诗歌治疗的文献并没有充分探索治疗师需要了解哪些关于男性和男性气质的知识才能与他们合作。本文帮助治疗师准备使用诗歌对性别问题更加敏感，并在与男性的治疗中利用这种理解。它探讨了性别和男性气质研究中的一些关键概念，并提供了如何在实践中使用这些概念的示例。