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Ive heard that some professionals believe couples counselling is not appropriate for relationships where there is violence. Why do you offer this?

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Ive heard that some professionals believe couples counselling is not appropriate for relationships where there is violence. Why do you offer this?

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Traditionally in this area the only response to violence in relationships was to offer support, counselling and groups for victims and group programs for those who were abusing. Victim services were directed towards women and abuser programs were directed towards men. Best practice now recognises that at least a significant minority of victims are men, a significant minority of abusing partners are women, and in some cases there is mutual violence. As well, not all violence is due to one partner wanting to dominate and control the other, as has been traditionally believed. The integrated approach offered by Think Twice! recognises and accommodates this broader perspective. In addition, working only with the offending person does not recognise any entrenched behaviour by the other partner which is contributing to the relationship dynamics. While this behaviour is not considered to be a legitimate cause for violence, it is in the interest of both partners to address any behaviours that a

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