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Strengths-Based Batterer Intervention: A New Paradigm in Ending Family Violence
Contributor(s): Lehmann, Peter (Editor), Simmons, Catherine (Author)
ISBN: 0826110819     ISBN-13: 9780826110817
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $75.05  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: June 2009
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"Strengths-Based Batterer Intervention "provides readers with new and innovative ways to approach intervention with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) offenders, one based on strengths rather than deficits. Using emerging theories about batterer intervention techniques, the book forges a new direction in the field, and the strengths-based approach offers an exciting alternative in this complex and difficult field.
Key Features:
Includes positive psychology, strengths-based theory, solution-focused practice, narrative practice, and motivational interviewing Assessment tools, exercises, program evaluation techniques, and case studies guide readers in applying emerging theories into successful practice Intervention protocols, limitations of techniques described, and case studies showing how the model works with actual clients
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychotherapy - Couples & Family
- Family & Relationships | Abuse - Domestic Partner Abuse
Dewey: 362.829
LCCN: 2008055617
Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.30 lbs) 344 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

This book harkens a new era of intimate partner violence intervention, one in which we are free to experiment with alternative ways to end intimate partner abuse.

-Julia C. Babcock, PhD
Professor, University of Houston, TX (From the Foreword)

The book you hold in your hands offers a variety of approaches intended to help abusive men change by utilizing the strengths and assets they already possess.

-Chris Huffine, PsyD
Clinical Director
Allies in Change Counseling Center
Portland, OR (From the Foreword)

Strengths-based batterer intervention programs serve as a unique approach to intimate partner violence (IPV), building on individual strengths-not deficits-to help IPV offenders end their abusive lifestyles. This book assists counselors in providing IPV offenders with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to permanently change their offending behavior.

The book discusses emerging theories and presents cutting-edge batterer intervention techniques that use positive psychology, such as solution-focused therapy, strengths-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Key Features:

  • Chapters are conveniently organized by therapeutic model, each discussing the latest research, core concepts, objectives, and applications
  • Case studies, both real-life and hypothetical, presenting quotes from and dialogues with offenders undergoing treatment
  • Counselor tools, including exercises, questions, and assessment strategies that build on the offenders' strengths and competencies

    Family violence professionals must recognize the power their clients have to utilize their strengths, skills, talents, desires, and dreams. It is from these strengths that clients will be able to transform themselves into the people they want to b