| Topics Include: Attitude in Thinking The Listening Poem The Effect DV has on Children Terror & Coping Assertive Aggressive, Passive Aggressive Anger Management VS. Domestic Violence Power and Control VS. Equality Batterers Characteristics/Batterers Beliefs Entitlement Cycle of Violence/Progression of Violence Special Topic: DV Candlelight Vigal/Speaking Out Accountability - Male Privilege Noble Victim Batterers See Self as Victim Learning to Respect Help from Others Choices - Taking Charge of Our Lives Validating Partners "Changing How we Look at Things" Assessing DV Steps to Change "Drawing" DV Perception of the Spirit Being Honest About Our Feelings Dealing with Resentments and Regrets "Basics" in DV Patterns of Abuse Making Real Difference/Change That Counts Definition/Types of Abuse Minimize, Deny and Blame Listenining to Your Inner Voice Self Thinking Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence Power and Control Wheel/Equality Wheel Stress Management Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships Systematic Desensitization/Stereotypes of Men and Women Perpetuation of Violence Against Women Myths and Facts/Tactics of Batterers |