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Record Nr.

UNINA9910809828203321

Autore

Murphy Christopher M (Christopher Mark)

Titolo

Treating the abusive partner : an individualized cognitive-behavioral approach / / Christopher M. Murphy, Christopher I. Eckhardt

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2005

ISBN

1-281-86897-3

9786611868970

1-60623-185-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (304 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

EckhardtChristopher I

Disciplina

362.82/92

Soggetti

Abusive men - Rehabilitation

Abusive men - Counseling of

Wife abuse - Treatment

Cognitive therapy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-279) and index.

Nota di contenuto

The forms and patterns of abusive behavior -- The clinically relevant characteristics of partner abuse perpetrators -- Intervention models and research -- Clinical assessment of the abusive client -- Case formulation -- Enhancing motivation to change and engagement into treatment -- Relationship skills training -- Cognitive intervention strategies -- Trauma recovery -- Relapse prevention.

Sommario/riassunto

Intimate partner violence is notoriously difficult to treat, and this promising manual presents the first one-on-one cognitive-behavioral treatment approach for this highly challenging population. Provided are a straightforward rationale and clear guidelines for implementing the authors' flexible four-phase model, which is grounded in extensive research and clinical experience. Detailed case examples illustrate the complexities of conceptualizing individual cases and working with clients to enhance motivation for change, eliminate assaultive and threatening behaviors, alter abuse-maintain