Albert Dytch, MFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Oakland / Berkeley / SF East Bay
510-452-6243

Resources For Therapists

Assessing Partner Abuse in Couples Therapy

Many couples therapists fail to assess adequately for partner abuse. Following a specific protocol can help ensure safe and accurate evaluation as well as appropriate and successful referral.

Gender Politics in Spouse Abuse Treatment

Research findings can lead to serious misconceptions about the nature of spouse abuse. To be successful, treatment must be informed by an analysis of gender politics and by sound clinical judgment grounded in experience.


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Abusive Behavior Inventory

Asking the right series of questions during an individual interview can help uncover the extent and severity of partner abuse.