Confronting Abusive Beliefs Group Treatment for Abusive Men [Paperback]

The author presents a new theoretical framework as well as detailed group session protocols, thus providing both practical information for therapists and food for thought regarding the gendered nature of relationships. Sessions address issues such as expressed emotions, recurring thoughts, communication patterns and conflict resolution.This volume explores a unique, interactive group therapy programme for working with abusive men - a programme which encourages men to challenge and alter entrenched beliefs about the roles of men and women.

The author presents a new theoretical framework as well as detailed group session protocols, thus providing both practical information for therapists and food for thought regarding the gendered nature of relationships. Sessions address issues such as expressed emotions, recurring thoughts, communication patterns and conflict resolution.PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Shifting Paradigms in Treatment of Abusive Men
PART TWO: THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
The Influence of Beliefs on Behavior
Changing Abusive Men's Beliefs
Confronting Beliefs of Abusive Men
Respectful Relationship Beliefs
PART THREE: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP TREATMENT
The Group as a Medium of Change
Group Formation and Structure
PART FOUR: GROUP SESSION PROTOCOLS
Setting the Stage
Confronting Abusive Beliefs
Developing Respectful Beliefs
Consolidating Changed Beliefs
PART FIVE: PROGRAM OUTCOME
Program Outcomes