Intimate Partner Violence

Exposure to trauma due to abuse or violence can increase risk for aggressive behaviour in relationships. Intimate partner violence is more likely when an individual is suffering with trauma-related problems such as PTSD, as is sometimes the case in families with members who served in military combat positions. Empirically validated, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions are essential to addressing such violence. These interventions help clients recognise a need to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and to develop effective conflict resolution skills.

In this video, Casey Taft demonstrates this approach by helping a group of four men acknowledge intimate partner violence in their lives and take necessary steps towards remaining nonviolent.

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