Turning Boys into Men is a fifteen session training workbook targeting youth audiences age 13-17-year-olds based on THE most powerful and robust theories and principles documented in the scientific behavior change literature.

It uses decades of human services research based on operant conditioning, culturally and age-appropriate training methods. The program highlights:

Reciprocal controlling relationships Emotional self-regulation Positive reinforcement Cognitive restructuring Behavioral modeling Vicarious reinforcement

Behavioral rehearsal Self-monitoring Guided practice Affirmations Social praise Shaping.

The goal of Turning Boys into Men is to develop resilient men who exhibit appropriate self-love, seek healthy lifestyles, maintain self-growth, demonstrate respect for females, embrace fatherhood, promote brotherhood, cultivate nonviolence, internalize thoughtful business savvy, build communities, minimize risks to self and others, cultivate dependability, reliability and emotional strength, and to value being polished and considerate.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Boys-into-Men-Multicultural/dp/1549870653