Treating the abusive partner : an individualized cognitive-behavioral approach / Christopher M. Murphy, Christopher I. Eckhardt.
"This book begins by examining the nature of partner abuse, analyzing the limitations of existing counseling and therapy programs, and elucidating the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of the authors' approach. Grounded in the latest knowledge about how people make and maintain meani...
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Guilford Press,
[2005]
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| Summary: | "This book begins by examining the nature of partner abuse, analyzing the limitations of existing counseling and therapy programs, and elucidating the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of the authors' approach. Grounded in the latest knowledge about how people make and maintain meaningful behavioral change, the model emphasizes individualized case formulation as the basis for focused and directive yet flexible intervention. Readers are guided step by step through conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing each of the four phases of treatment, which interweave motivational enhancement strategies with cognitive and behavioral techniques. The clinician learns how to work collaboratively with clients to: establish a strong working alliance; eliminate assaultive and threatening behaviors; alter abuse-maintaining schemas and beliefs; build better relationship skills; address past trauma experiences that influence current behavior; and promote active coping and reduce relapse risks." "This book provides insights and tools for clinical and counseling psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, family therapists, and other mental health and human service providers working with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. Researchers and students in these areas will find it a unique, informative resource."--Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 290 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-279) and index. |
| ISBN: | 159385207X 9781593852078 |