Le travail du Dr. Robert J. Ackerman explore les complexités de la dépendance et de la santé comportementale, nourri par une vaste expérience en recherche et en formation. Ancien directeur d'un institut de recherche de premier plan sur les dépendances et cofondateur d'une organisation nationale axée sur les enfants d'alcooliques, il a joué un rôle déterminant dans l'élaboration d'approches de soutien et d'intervention. Son engagement en tant que rédacteur et président du conseil consultatif d'une revue spécialisée renommée souligne son dévouement à faire progresser le domaine et à guider les professionnels. La carrière d'Ackerman se caractérise par un engagement à établir des liens entre les connaissances académiques et les applications pratiques pour améliorer le bien-être individuel et communautaire.
First published in 2002, this work from Routledge, a Taylor & Francis imprint, offers valuable insights into its subject matter. It presents a well-researched exploration that contributes to the field, making it a significant resource for readers interested in the topic. The book's scholarly approach is complemented by its relevance in contemporary discussions, ensuring that it remains a pertinent addition to academic literature.
It could be you or someone you love. Strong, silent types are everywhere, and it is their telltale silence that has kept their problems hidden until now. A silent son can come from a family that coped with violence, alcoholism, child abuse, extreme rigidity, or divorce, but all silent sons have certain common characteristics: They keep things that bother them to themselves. They deny that unpleasant events occur. They fear letting people know them. They have difficulty interacting with their parents, spouses, or children. They have a strong fear of criticism. They are often angry. In Silent Sons, Dr. Robert Ackerman, a silent son himself, examines the problems that commonly confront silent sons, keeping them from experiencing the full range of human emotions. In a compassionate and hopeful voice, the author defines the silent son and examines the impact of parents, particularly fathers, on these men and shows how their dysfunctional upbringing affects their present relationships, especially with women. By putting aside anger, finding peace with one's self, and looking for support from other silent sons, Dr. Ackerman feels every man can realize his full potential and become a well balanced, healthy survivor.
How Acceptance, Vulnerability, Forgiveness, and Compassion Make Sense to Me
The book presents a collection of personal stories drawn from the author's diverse experiences in both public and private sectors. Each chapter focuses on a unique narrative that aims to humanize various topics, encouraging readers to reflect and draw their own conclusions rather than providing definitive solutions. This approach invites readers to engage with the stories on a personal level, making them both relatable and thought-provoking.