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

In this timely book, renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes presents a therapy of social action - a proven model of therapeutic intervention developed for professionals who work with violent men. At the very heart of this approach is the conviction that the offender is fully responsible for his acti...

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Main Author: Madanes, Cloé 1940- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco [u.a.] Jossey-Bass 1995
Edition:1. ed.
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Summary:In this timely book, renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes presents a therapy of social action - a proven model of therapeutic intervention developed for professionals who work with violent men. At the very heart of this approach is the conviction that the offender is fully responsible for his actions. A therapy of social action requires the offender to acknowledge his violent actions, demonstrate authentic repentance, make amends to the victim, and find acceptable alternative behaviors.
Physical Description:XV, 215 S.
ISBN:0787901172

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