FAMILY FIRST
276 Pages
Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.
Free Press, 2004

Presents the concept that "family" is more important today than in generations past and that its erosion is unacceptable. The author begins by telling the reader what to stop doing, and what to start doing so that competing messages and influences are drowned out. He defines "success" regarding families and discusses the steps to create and claim it.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the different parenting styles
• Explain the tools for purposeful parenting
• Explain special strategies for divorced and blended families

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TREATING THE ABUSIVE PARTNER
An Individualized Cognitive-Behavioral Approach
By Christopher M. Murphy, Ph.D., anb Christopher I. Echkardt, Ph.D.
The Guilford Press, 2005
290 Pages

The authors challenge the usefullness of group treatment for this problem. Presented, is an empirically based approach for clinicians conducting individual treatment with this population.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the authors' Four-Phase Treatment Model
• Discuss How to Eliminate Assaultive and Threatening Behaviors
• Explain How to Build Better Relationship Skills