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The sixth edition of Alternatives to Domestic Violence is an interactive treatment Workbook designed for use with a wide variety of accepted curricula for intimate partner violence intervention programs.

The new edition adds to and revises the exercises and stories, including revisions to the chapters on parenting, substance abuse, and religion that deepen readers’ understanding of controlling behaviors based on current literature and group member feedback. The exploration of digital abuse has been expanded to a stand‑alone chapter, and the "Voice of My Partner" exercises have been added to most chapters to encourage group members to explore the impact of their behavior and learn and practice the development of empathy.

This workbook is a vital resource for leaders and members of intimate partner violence groups.

The sixth edition of Alternatives to Domestic Violence is an interactive treatment Workbook designed for use with a wide variety of accepted curricula for intimate partner violence intervention programs.

The new edition adds to and revises the exercises and stories, including revisions to the chapters on parenting, substance abuse, and religion that deepen readers’ understanding of controlling behaviors based on current literature and group member feedback. The exploration of digital abuse has been expanded to a stand‑alone chapter, and the "Voice of My Partner" exercises have been added to most chapters to encourage group members to explore the impact of their behavior and learn and practice the development of empathy.

This workbook is a vital resource for leaders and members of intimate partner violence groups.

As mental-health professionals see increasing numbers of women arrested for domestic violence, the need for effective resources also increases. Choosing Nonviolence fills this void, providing an interactive and comprehensive treatment tool.

If you are a group leader, Choosing Nonviolence will provide materials to deepen your current group curriculum. Interactive lessons and exercises cover important topics such as trust, respect, parenting, substance abuse, safety planning, and achieving nonviolence. Each chapter contains stories from actual group members to illuminate important dynamics as well as "tool" exercises designed to provide an opportunity for your group members to learn vital skills.

If you are a group member, you will find this book to be an important supplement to the work you are doing in group. The personal stories from women who have been in group will show you how they have stumbled and succeeded on their path to change. You will get to learn from these experiences and will see how you can integrate the lessons into your own life. The exercises will enhance your participation in group, and the homework assignments will deepen your growth outside your counseling time.