The STOP Program for Women Who Abuse

"David Wexler brings his considerable experience and expertise to the treatment of abusive, violent women in this straightforward and user-friendly manual. It will be invaluable not only for the beginning practitioner but also informative to the seasoned facilitator of groups for women. Highly recommended.--Ellen L. Bowen, LCSW, BCD, cofounder of NOVA Non-Violent Alternatives, and author of Domestic Violence Treatment for Abusive Women--A Treatment Manual Finally! We have needed a program for recognizing and helping with female domestic violence for decades. Just talking about it is an immense contribution. A clinically sensitive and thorough intervention is a miracle. David Wexler has made an enormous contribution. This book is a must-read!--John Gottman, author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work David Wexler understands the importance of developing scientifically proven and accessible programs aimed at a specific population. . . . [A] very useful manual for programs providing education on domestic violence, anger management, abuse, and sexual violence. . . . [A] wonderful first step in teaching clients how to have healthy engagement within their relationships.--PsychCentral Once again, David Wexler has offered a practical, comprehensive, gender-sensitive handbook on how to treat individuals who are aggressive and abusive--now with evidence-based interventions for the long-overlooked population of women who abuse. This group leader's manual and the accompanying handouts and homework will be of great value to all clinicians. Kudos to David Wexler!""--Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo, and research director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention With Wexler's comprehensive intervention approach, a previously poorly understood population is now given new hope through understanding the reasons, reactions, and responses to female aggression and its etiology--paving the way for effective treatment. This step-by-step manual will guide new or seasoned professionals alike in aiding the recovery of a new frontier of IPV population. Well done!--Sandra L. Brown, MA, The Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Pathology Education"