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Record Nr.

UNINA9910814929203321

Autore

Hamel John

Titolo

Gender-inclusive treatment of intimate partner abuse : evidence-based approaches / / John Hamel

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , [2014]

©2014

ISBN

0-8261-9678-0

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (413 p.)

Disciplina

616.85/822

Soggetti

Spousal abuse

Couples therapy

Family psychotherapy

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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

Partner abuse today -- Diagnostic issues -- Conducting partner abuse assessments -- Treatment basics -- Working with victims -- The treatment plan -- Group work -- Family systems and couples interventions -- Working with families -- Partner abuse in disputed child custody cases.

Sommario/riassunto

Praise for the first edition:. ""A comprehensive assessment and treatment handbook that addresses the complexities of violence by men and women in intimate relationships. The appendix includes many excellent assessment forms and patient exercises professionals can utilize to augment their treatment approach."". -Daniel J. Sonkin, PhD. Author of Learning to Live Without Violence: A Handbook for Men. ""Finally, a 'how to' guide to abuse that recognizes just how key the dynamic within the couple can be in predicting and perpetuating violence. This step-by-step approach will help both professional