A victim of partner abuse, parent of one child, describes the partner as someone who is easily frustrated and more likely to be abusive after a experiencing an event in which self-esteem is challenged
The most recent episodes of violence were related to feeling "upset" over a job loss. What type of therapy would provide the greatest help to the victim? a. Individual therapy
b. Group therapy
c. Couples therapy
d. Family therapy
B
Individual therapy allows focused intervention on mental health problems specific to individual perpetrators, whereas group therapy is effective for teaching and provides a community of healing and restoration. Court-ordered treatment is more effective, because the perpetrator is required to comply and is more likely to complete the treatment. Couples and family therapy would be of secondary value in addressing the problem of partner abuse.
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