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COUPLE’S TREATMENT PLAN 1 PSY-624 – Module FOUR Short Paper – Couple's Treatment Plan RESUBMIT Sue Ann Staton Southern New Hampshire University

COUPLE’S TREATMENT PLAN 2 INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) affects people on a daily basis all around the globe. The term "intimate partner violence " refers to physical abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, psychological trauma or even stalking. (Antunes-Alves & DeStefano, 2020). IPV happens within heterosexual relations or within same-sex relations, however the victim is not necessarily sexually intimate with the abuser. For instance, an alcoholic stepfather beating his teenage stepson. Or that same man constantly terrorizing his live-in mother-in-law with threats, usually violently pushing her down.to the ground when his wife is at work. And it could certainly be that picture-perfect couple whose wedding was the “event of the year”. What started out as a seemingly happy couple has deteriorated into a volatile mess of violence. How did their relationship crumble? Unfortunately, domestic violence becomes a tragic reality in many relationships, leaving the victim wondering how this special union escalated into such violence (Carvalho, 2011). Antunes-Alves & De Stefano, (2013) describes this plague that destroys so many relationships as a “prevalence and widespread deleterious and sometimes fatal effects. Undoubtedly, domestic violence is a fundamental problem in intimate couples, both heterosexual and same-sex partnerships (McCollum & Stith, 2008). And even though this is by no means a new issue in our culture, the way in which we approach PVI has evolved over time. Mental health professionals continuously seek innovative techniques to remedy the complex issues of IPV (Katerndahl et al., 2019). Victims of domestic violence often endure severe physical injuries, not to mention serious emotional scarring. Extensive studies have linked IPV with substance abuse, suicide, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder as well as other psychological disorders (McCollum &

COUPLE’S TREATMENT PLAN 3 Stith, 2008). Prolonged IPV has dire consequences on the overall health and well-being, but the mental health problems of both individuals must be addressed by a professional. These individuals may have suicidal ideas or attempts, stemming from the intense depression and anxiety enduring such abuse. Furthermore, gynecological-related problems and gastrointestinal diseases are prevalent in intimate partner assault victims (Black et al. 2010). In a much different era, society believed a battered woman was somehow responsible for male abuse. They believed that violence is more of a societal issue than a result of having weak impulse control and social skills. (Greene & Bogo, 2002). In recent times, researchers have made considerable progress in the development of customized treatment. By carefully evaluating their treatment options, the victim and the abuser embark on a plan for therapy, in hopes of mending their relationship (Katerndahl et al., 2019). Couple’s Therapy Decades of IPV research suggests that IPV is more effectively treated through couple’s therapy rather than group batterer intervention programs (BIPs). Constant controversy circulates regarding couple’s therapy. Is it effective? Does it serve both parties? According to Tillyer and Wright (2014), conjoint therapy is the best option, but many mental health professionals refuse to work with the imminent threat of violence. After extensive research on viable treatments, it is evident that couples therapy is the most likely to produce results. However, it is only made available when both partners acknowledge the violence and account for their part in the turmoil. Both parties must be accountable for the situation (Tillyer and Wright, 2014). The Duluth Model The Duluth Model spins out a rather feminist approach to handling the abusers. Upon examining the victim-offender overlap, Tillyer and Wright (2014). expressed the opinion that in

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