For Therapists

Making Therapy Accessible

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires therapists, like other health professionals, to ensure that their services are accessible to people with disabilities and to make reasonable accommodations when they are not.

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.

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 referrals for effective treatment.

Abusive Behavior Inventory

This printable questionnaire can guide you in asking the right series of questions to help uncover the extent and severity of partner abuse. You may want to include it frequently as part of your intake process.