“…Many men doubt that they might benefit from such groups (Addis & Mahalik, 2003;Blazina & Marks, 2001;McCarthy, Holliday, & Ebony, 2004;O'Brien, Hunt, & Hart, 2005). Moreover, even though therapy and support groups geared to men have proven to be effective, it is difficult to convince men to take part in them and to see the therapeutic benefits (Currat, 2006;Stein, 1983;Sternbach, 2001). Beyond gender-related reasons, men whose spouses are inflicted by an illness that requires much attention, might find it difficult to take care of themselves, as they tend to focus all of their energy and care entirely on their sick spouse.…”