The violence of men : new techniques for working with abusive families : a therapy of social action

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The violence of men : new techniques for working with abusive families : a therapy of social action

Cloé Madanes, with James P. Keim and Dinah Smelser

Jossey-Bass, c1995

1st ed

  • :alk. paper

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index

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Description

A Step-by-Step Guide for Working with Violent Clients Renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes presents a therapy of socialaction, a proven model of therapeutic intervention developed forprofessionals who work with violent men. At the very heart of thisapproach is the conviction that the offAnder is fully responsiblefor his actions. As evidence of this core belief, a therapy ofsocial action requires the offAnder to acknowledge his violentactions, demonstrate authentic repentance, make amAnds to thevictim, and find acceptable alternative behaviors.

Table of Contents

1. A Therapy of Social Action. 2. The Elements of Social Action in Therapy. 3. The Caged Animal. 4. The Knife in Her Heart (with James P. Keim). 5. Steps in the Therapy of Adult Sex Offenders. 6. The Juvenile Sex Offender (with Dinah Smelser and James P.Keim). 7. Abusive Husbands. 8. Judges' and Therapists' Mistakes. 9. The Past.

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