Fathers and Violence A Program to Change Behavior Improve Parenting and Heal Relationships

Description

This highly accessible book presents a new approach to treating men who use violence against their partners and/or children. The Fathers for Change (F4C) program has a unique focus on fostering fathers' accountability and reflective functioning and repairing father–child relationships. Grounded in theory and research it addresses a key need for parents who want to stay together or coparent successfully in the aftermath of violence while prioritizing all family members' safety. Clinicians learn how to implement each component of F4C from assessment to individual-focused work to coparent and family sessions if appropriate. Illustrative case vignettes are featured throughout. An appendix provides 32 reproducible forms worksheets and handouts that can be downloaded (many in a fillable format) and printed as needed. | Fathers and Violence A Program to Change Behavior Improve Parenting and Heal Relationships