The Violence of Men

A Step-by-Step Guide for Working with Violent Clients

Renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes presents a therapy of socialaction, a proven model of therapeutic intervention developed forprofessionals who work with violent men. At the very heart of thisapproach is the conviction that the offAnder is fully responsiblefor his actions. As evidence of this core belief, a therapy ofsocial action requires the offAnder to acknowledge his violentactions, demonstrate authentic repentance, make amAnds to thevictim, and find acceptable alternative behaviors. 1. A Therapy of Social Action.

2. The Elements of Social Action in Therapy.

3. The Caged Animal.

4. The Knife in Her Heart (with James P. Keim).

5. Steps in the Therapy of Adult Sex Offenders.

6. The Juvenile Sex Offender (with Dinah Smelser and James P.Keim).

7. Abusive Husbands.

8. Judges' and Therapists' Mistakes.

9. The Past.

CLOE MADANES is one of the most respected family therapists in the world. Her previous books include the classic Strategic Family Therapy, Behind the One Way Mirror, and The Secret Meaning of Money (all from Jossey-Bass). She is co-director of the Family Therapy Institute in Washington, D.C.

JAMES P. KEIM, M.S.W. L.C.S.W.-C., is director of training at the Family Therapy Institute in Washington, D.C. He is a well-known workshop presenter and has contributed to several books and published numerous articles in the field.

DINAH SMELSER, L.C.S.W., is a senior family therapist for the Family Therapy Institute in Washington, D.C. She specializes in treatment of juvenile sex offAnders.

A Step-by-Step Guide for Working with Violent Clients

Renowned family therapist Cloé Madanes presents her “therapy of social action”, a proven model of therapeutic intervention developed for professionals who work with violent men. This approach relies on the conviction that the offender is fully responsible for his actions. When used effectively, it can unshackle both the offender and the victim from the physical, mental, and spiritual chains of violent behavior. Included are case studies of the step-by-step therapeutic process for working with incest, child abuse, juvenile sexual crime, or marital violence offenders.