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Book SynopsisGroup leader's manual for treating women who abuse their partners.
Trade Review"Finally! We have needed a program for recognizing and helping with female domestic violence for decades. Just talking about it is an immense contribution. A clinically sensitive and thorough intervention is a miracle. David Wexler has made an enormous contribution. This book is a must-read!" -- John Gottman, author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work "Once again, David Wexler has offered a practical, comprehensive, gender-sensitive handbook on how to treat individuals who are aggressive and abusive-now with evidence-based interventions for the long overlooked population of women who abuse. This Group Leader's Manual and the accompanying Handouts and Homework will be of great value to all clinicians. Kudos to David Wexler!" -- Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo, Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention "David Wexler brings his considerable experience and expertise to the treatment of abusive, violent women in this straightforward and user-friendly manual. It will be invaluable not only for the beginning practitioner but also informative to the seasoned facilitator of groups for women. Highly recommended." -- Ellen L. Bowen, LCSW, BCD, Co-founder of NOVA Non-Violent Alternatives, author of Domestic Violence Treatment for Abusive Women - A Treatment Manual "With Wexler's comprehensive intervention approach, a previously poorly understood population is now given new hope through understanding the reasons, reactions, and responses to female aggression and its etiology-paving the way for effective treatment. This step-by-step manual will guide new or seasoned professionals alike in aiding the recovery of a new frontier of IPV population. Well done!" -- Sandra L. Brown, MA, The Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Pathology Education
