Fathers and Violence A Program to Change Behavior, Improve Parenting, and Heal Relationships

by Stover, Carla Smith; Mayes, Linda C.

• ISBN13: 9781462552986
• ISBN10: 1462552986
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-09-20
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

This highly accessible book presents a new approach to treating men who use violence against their partners and/or children. The Fathers for Change (F4C) program has a unique focus on fostering fathers' accountability and reflective functioning, and repairing father–child relationships. Grounded in theory and research, it addresses a key need for parents who want to stay together or coparent successfully in the aftermath of violence, while prioritizing all family members' safety. Clinicians learn how to implement each component of F4C, from assessment to individual-focused work to coparent and family sessions, if appropriate. Illustrative case vignettes are featured throughout. An appendix provides 32 reproducible forms, worksheets, and handouts that can be downloaded (many in a fillable format) and printed as needed.
 

Author Biography

Carla Smith Stover, PhD, is Associate Professor and Director of the Fathers for Change Program at the Yale University School of Medicine Child Study Center. Dr. Stover's research focuses on interventions for fathers with intimate partner violence (IPV) behaviors. She developed Fathers for Change and has continued to conduct studies of the intervention. She has published widely on trauma, IPV, and substance misuse, and has presented trainings internationally on family conflict, healthy relationships, family violence, engaging and treating fathers, and interventions for childhood trauma. Dr. Stover serves on the editorial board of the journal Advances in Dual Diagnosis.

Table of Contents

Foreword, Linda C. Mayes
1. Family Violence: Theories and Intervention Approaches for Men
2. Parenting by Men Who Have Caused Harm
3. Needs of Children Following Violence and Research on Fathers for Change
4. Theoretical Rationale for the Fathers for Change Intervention
5. Assessment for Case Selection and Treatment Planning
6. Phase 1: Engagement and Motivational Enhancement
7. Phase 2: Reflective Functioning and Skills Building
8. Phase 3: Coparenting Communication
9. Phase 4: Father–Child Restorative Parenting
10. Ending Treatment and Other Considerations
Epilogue
Appendix A. F4C Forms, Worksheets, and Handouts
Appendix B. Suggested Readings and Resources
References
Index