There's no simple, straightforward route to being a fine man for boys growing up in the 21st century. Sadly, too many of our boys get lost along the way. Using wisdom, gentle humour and experience Mark Barnes has produced a practical, heartfelt guide for fathers who want to help their sons stay on track.
This book is a practical guide for counsellors and therapists who work in the field of interventions with men who have engaged in violence or sexual abuse towards partners and family members. The book argues that intervention practices must move beyond attempts to coerce, confront or educate a seemingly unwilling or unmotivated man. Instead, it offers *respectful intervention practices*, necessitating a parallel journey by the therapist, which: assist men in finding an *ethical* basis and the means to cease abusive behaviour and to develop new ways of relating, are informed... More info
Therapists reflect on their families, lives and work. This book is a celebration of relationships and stories. Over the thirteen years of working together with Dulwich Centre Publications, Jane and Cheryl have been witness to the richness of the stories of many of the therapists who have visited Dulwich Centre. It has been this sharing of stories that has given life and inspiration to the publications. The writings encourage us to think about what it is in our lives that leads us to creativity in therapy. More info
This book examines children's experiences and perspectives on living with domestic violence. It offers a detailed explanation of the impact on children living with domestic violence, how children make sense of and cope with their experiences, the response they receive from various agencies and the fit between what children feel they need and what in reality they receive. Drawing on the latest research both in the United Kingdom and internationally, the authors bring together current policy and practice in relation to children living with abuse and offer a critique from... More info
