This group is designed for any man and any woman who has been physically, emotionally or verbally abusive to his/her partner and/or children. It could be used as an alternative to a mandated domestic violence group. The group is ideal for person in current intimate relationships or any person who is caregiver to minor.
GROUP GOALS:
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To learn more effective communication, conflict resolution, and anger management skills
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To understand the cause root of anger
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To consider conceptions of masculinity grounded in equality and cooperation rather than in power and control
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To consider fuller, more positive conceptions of women and children
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To understand how children are negatively impacted by witnessing domestic violence
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To identify and change anger distortions
METHODOLOGY:
The group will meet for 8 weeks and will be facilitated by a male counselor and /or a female counselor. The sessions will consist of integrated psycho-education, group conversations, videos, and group exercises.
REFERRAL PROCESS:
Referrals from Lawyers and / or Self-referrals, by phone, are welcome. An intake interview with all prospective clients must take place prior to the first session. The counselor, in consultation with the referrer (if there is one), will determine acceptance in group.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
The information that is shared in group by the client will be kept confidential and respected by staff. Group members are told in the interview and in group that each group member is to maintain the confidentiality of every other member.
LOCATION and DATES:
To be announced