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Record Nr.

UNINA9910828628903321

Autore

Geffner Robert

Titolo

Ending spouse/partner abuse : a psychoeducational approach for individuals and couples / / Robert Geffner with Carol Mantooth

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, c2000

ISBN

1-281-80612-9

9786611806125

9780826117317

0-8261-1929-8

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (248 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MantoothCarol

Disciplina

362.829286

Soggetti

Family psychotherapy

Family violence - Prevention

Husband abuse - Prevention

Marital violence - Prevention

Wife abuse - Prevention

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.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Handouts and Forms; Introduction; General Counseling Techniques; Assessment and Screening; The Treatment Program; Monthly Sessions Check-In for Months 7-12; Appendix: Case Study of a Couple (Male Batterer and Female Victim): Ray and Mary; References

Sommario/riassunto

This clinician's manual and workbook were developed to provide alternatives in the efforts to reduce the national epidemic of spouse/partner maltreatment. Geffner and Mantooth describe a model incorporating several theories and approaches of psychotherapy, while focusing on abuse as a primary issue. The program and techniques have been used and improved for more than 15 years in programs across the country. The clinician will receive a comprehensive intervention program that includes 26 weekly sessions that address how to initiate the foundations for a therapeutic relationship; communicate and