title: Comparing cognitive behavioral therapy and integrated cognitive behavioral therapy/psychodynamic therapy in group treatment for partner violent men.
abstract: This was a pilot study comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT; n = 18) with integrated CBT and psychodynamic therapy (CBT/PT; n = 27) in reducing partner violence. The study examined differences between the two treatment groups at posttreatment with regard to attachment dimensions, interpersonal problems, psychological/behavioral functioning, and general symptom and relationship distress. Results indicated that the CBT/PT groups showed significantly more improvement than the CBT groups on measures of partner violence, attachment, and interpersonal problems at posttreatment. Conversely, the CBT groups showed significantly more improvement than the CBT/PT groups on measures of psychological/behavioral functioning and general symptom and relationship distress. Finally, there was a significant difference between the treatment groups on recidivism rate, with the CBT/PT groups having the lowest rate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Services.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lawson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult