Working with Client Experiences of Domestic Abuse

This edited volume shares relevant theory and practical strategies to support counsellors to work effectively with those who have experienced domestic abuse.

Autorentext

Jeannette Roddy has been a practicing counsellor/psychotherapist and researcher in domestic abuse counselling for over 10 years. She became a university academic in 2014, teaching and supervising counselling students in practice and research, and developing a domestic abuse counselling service. In 2022, she set up Dactari, which specializes in delivering domestic abuse counselling, training and research.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. A Model of Therapeutic Practice 3. Understanding Domestic Abuse 4. Enhancing Therapeutic Skills 5. Understanding Attachment and Transference 6. Working with Protective Emotions 7. Working with Protective Behaviours 8. Understanding Complex Trauma 9. Understanding the Developmental Impact of Domestic Violence and Adverse Experiences in Childhood across the Life-Course 10. Compassionate Mind Training 11. Different Clients, Different Contexts 12. Understanding the Impact of Law and Ethics 13. Using Creative Arts Therapies to Work with Trauma Developed from Experiences of Domestic Abuse 14. Preparing Ourselves for Starting and Continuing Client Work 15. Looking Ahead