ABSTRACT
This chapter is for the offender. In my attempt to rewrite this chapter for professionals, I found that it became a very difficult task. So, this chapter is written, as it would be when used in a treatment program. I also realize that we all have cycles, and that the majority of people have not chosen to include abusive behavior as part of their cycle. Furthermore, everyone experiences urges to do things that they know are not healthy or that they simply would not like to do. Whether the urge is for a cigarette, a drink, abusive behavior, or that third pastry, we all experience urges.
