ABSTRACT
TRUTH OR FICTION?
Partner violence has adverse affects on only those directly involved.
Couples therapy may be an appropriate treatment for some couples in which the man is violent toward his partner
Giving your partner the “silent treatment” can be considered emotional abuse.
Pushing and shoving are not considered to be acts of physical abuse.
All partner violence is considered battering.
Clients are usually forthcoming to their therapist about partner violence occurring within their relationship.
It is not necessary for you to assess for relationship violence if the client has not identified it as a therapeutic issue.
You should ask about the specific details of incidents of partner violence when both partners are in the room.
Violent men tend to be a heterogeneous group.
Violent men tend have strengths and resources that may be useful to the therapeutic process.
Jealousy and poor communication skills are the most frequently cited motivations for hitting one's partner.
One way for a victim of abuse to ensure her safety is to leave her abusive partner.
All abused women who seek therapy want to leave their abusive partners.
A victim who leaves the relationship often experiences a grieving process.
Violent individuals should be held accountable for their abusive behavior,
Hitting their partner back is a good way for victims to get their partners to stop hitting them.
