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108 The Injury 108 The Process of Recovery 112 Rick 116 The Injury 116 The Process of Recovery 121 Crossed Narrative Analysis 122 Process of Recovery Pattern 1: Awareness of the Injury 123 Rejection and Neglect 123 Violent and Frightening Actions 125 Demeaning Comments 126 Identity Confusion 126 Masculine Identity Confusion 127 Process of Recovery Pattern 2: Preparation to Enter the Process of Recovery 129 Process of Recovery Pattern 3: The Qualities of the Therapeutic Relationship 130 Process of Recovery Pattern 4: Facilitation of Emotional Expression While Processing Memories of the Injury 131 Process of Recovery Pattern 5: Developing Internal and Relationship Skills for Daily Living 133 Process of Recovery Pattern 6: Transformation of the Self and Masculine Identity 134 Transformation of the Self 134 Transformation of Masculine Identity 136 Chapter 5: Discussion 141 The Convergence of Trauma: An Intersection between Developmental Trauma and Gender Role Trauma 141 Developmental Trauma 143 Masculine Gender Role Trauma 145 An Intersection of Trauma for Men 148 Implications for Treatment 149 Summary 156 The Limitations of the Study157 The Worth of the Study 158 Considerations for Future Research The Experience of the Researcher Conclusion 166 References 168 Appendix A: Informed Consent Form Appendix B: Sample Interview Questions
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION The Social Context and Rational for the Study
