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Costa, Luann – Family Psychologist, 1991
Provides a practical step-by-step model to guide all family therapists when working with couples involved in marital violence. Encourages therapists to determine whether violence is occurring, select a treatment modality, and either make arrangements to treat or refer to appropriate therapist. Five steps are outlined for use when conjoint couple…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Counseling Techniques, Family Counseling, Family Violence
Peer reviewedCosta, Luann; Holliday, Debra – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1993
Asserts that, as marital violence becomes more of an acknowledged issue, mental health counselors increasingly will be called on to deal with problems created by this situation. Presents current research regarding spouse abuse, as well as case studies and practical list of considerations to be used in treatment of marital violence. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Battered Women, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling, Counseling Techniques
