During a group counseling session for perpetrators of intimate partner violence, which of the following statements made by a client indicates a lack of insight into his violent behavior?
a. I have been taking out my frustrations with work on my girlfriend.
b. I love my girlfriend and didn't want to hurt her; it was an accident.
c. It might be a good idea for me to temporarily leave the house when I feel myself becoming angry.
d. When I drink alcohol, I become more abusive toward my girlfriend.
Question 2
A mother cannot understand why her daughter ran away from home. When the police locate the daughter, she complains of a severe headache, so the police take both of them to the emergency department for assessment.
Which of the following potential problems should be assessed by the nurse?
a. The daughter's inability to do well in school
b. Intimacy problems with the daughter's boyfriend
c. The mother's abuse of the daughter over a long period of time
d. Sexual abuse by the father
Group therapy.
The Local Group
The M81 Group
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.
Gentle foot compression to end a session.
A Healthy Daily Food Plan A variety of foods from each group creates a well-balanced diet