A Narrative Approach to Group Work with Men Who Batter |
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| Authors: | J Christopher Hall |
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| Institution: | 1. University of North Carolina at Wilmington , Wilmington, North Carolina, USA halljc@uncw.edu |
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| Abstract: | A narrative approach to group work with men who batter is presented with case examples. The approach is based in feminist and constructionist theory and seeks to expose and undermine the effects of patriarchal discourse in the lives and relationships of group members. The approach emphasizes an understanding of gender discourse, taking responsibility for actions, and exploring new definitional possibilities for participants and their relationships. The techniques of radical listening, the principle of least contest, breaking the allure of male entitlement and its effects, and cocreating a new male way of being are discussed with case examples. |
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| Keywords: | narrative practice male group work feminist practice batterer group work |
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