Domestic Violence Flashcards
Domestic Violence
a patterns of assaultive and coercive behaviors resulting in power and control over an intimate partner
Psychoeducation
can help them understand the dynamics of abuse and not feel isolated
safety planning
the first and primary step in treatment
Is couples therapy recommended for domestic violence?
refer them to individual therapy. Events in session can lead to abusive explosions afterward
Should you urge a victim to leave?
No, confrontational interventions can retraumatize, increase shame, ruin rapport, and prevent progress
Cycle of Violence
Tension builidng, explosion/crisis, honeymoon phase. vice versa
Tension Building phase
minor incidents of physical or emotional abuse, feels growing tensions, tries to control situation to avoid violence, longest phase
Explosion/Crisis phase
Actual abuse, physical, sexual, emotional, verbal
Honeymoon phase
abuser is sorry and may display regret, makes promises, then phase disappears
