Therapist Response to Clients' Partner Abuse: Implications for Training and Development of Marriage and Family Therapists

Authors: Brosi, Matthew¹; Carolan, Marsha²

Source: Contemporary Family Therapy, Volume 28, Number 1, March 2006 , pp. 111-130(20)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This qualitative study explored ecosystemic influences on therapists' responses to partner abuse. Research questions focus on aspects of personal and professional development of attitudes and belief systems surrounding partner abuse. In-depth interviews with seven therapy trainees indicate that family of origin experiences, clinical experiences, and therapist developmental processes affect values, beliefs, and clinical reactivity to cases involving partner abuse. Implications for therapists' self-work, clinical training, and the process of supervision are addressed.

Keywords: marriage and family therapy; partner violence; self-of-therapist; supervision

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10591-006-9698-z

Affiliations: 1: Email: matt.brosi@okstate.edu 2: Email: carolan@msu.edu

Publication date: 2006-03-01