Counselling and psychotherapy after domestic violence [electronic resource] : a client view of what helps recovery /
Roddy, Jeannette K.,1961-author.
This is a refreshing and thought provoking book, presenting the views of female and male counselling clients about their experience of therapy after domestic violence. It brings together the existing literature and client views to present a new perspective on how to approach counselling with individuals who have experienced domestic violence --
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction --
1. Differing views in research and practice : What is domestic violence? ; Mental health problems after domestic violence ; Counselling or advocacy ; The participants and the research process ; Summary --
2. Accessing appropriate counselling : Recognising the need for help ; Experiences of domestic violence ; Previous counselling experiences ; Other available sources of support ; Deciding who to trust ; Initial experience with the agency ; Summary --
3. The female experience of counselling : The first session ; Creating the right environment ; Deciding to continue ; Taking time to work together ; Settling down ; Changing perspectives ; Working through past experience ; Summary --
4. The male experience of counselling : Working one-to-one ; Working within a group ; Summary --
5. Endings and life after counselling : Endings ; Life after counselling ; Measuring appropriate counselling outcomes ; Summary --
6. Working with domestic violence clients : Organisational considerations ; Characteristics and aptitude of the counsellor ; Potential risks to the counsellor ; Gender ; Appropriate preparation and training ; Summary --
7. Conclusions :  --
Appendix 1: Contact details for domestic violence support --
Appendix 2: Research methodology summary.
This is a refreshing and thought provoking book, presenting the views of female and male counselling clients about their experience of therapy after domestic violence. It brings together the existing literature and client views to present a new perspective on how to approach counselling with individuals who have experienced domestic violence --
Family violence.
Family psychotherapy.
Counseling.