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Domestic Abuse Group
Men's Domestic Abuse Group
BryanLGH Medical Center provides domestic abuse groups for men who have displayed violent behavior or domestic abuse. Participants in these groups can make profound changes in their lives. Benefits to participants include the opportunity to make behavioral, attitudinal and emotional change, helping men to reduce or resolve conflicts without resorting to violence.
The men's domestic abuse groups are facilitated by masters prepared professionals who work closely with community support systems.
The group is designed to change violent behaviors, not salvage marriages or relationships. The group is not the sole means to ending domestic abuse but is instead a part of our community's response to abuse.
Who Benefits
These domestic abuse groups meetings can be beneficial to men who inflict pain or injury on others. Domestic abuse can refer to physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse. This may be displayed by these behaviors:
- Name calling
- Putting others down
- Denying contact with friends and loved ones
- Demanding to know where partner is at all times
- Destruction of partner's personal possessions
Men's Domestic Abuse Group Curriculum
This curriculum is based on Power and Control: Tactics of Men Who Batter by the Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project.
During the 24-week course this group will discuss:
- Nonviolence
- Nonthreatening behavior
- Respect
- Support and trust
- Accountability and honesty
- Sexual respect
- Partnership
- Negotiation and fairness
Meeting Time and Location
The group meets weekly for two hours in the Counseling Center, located south of the main BryanLGH West building. Parking is available in the Independence Center lot southeast of the Counseling Center at 17th and Lake Streets or in the Professional Office Building parking lot off of 17th Street.
How to Sign Up
Men can enroll in these groups on their own or by referral from a physician, psychologist, community mental health professional or the judicial system. Call the number below to schedule an appointment.
For More Information
A fee is charged for men's domestic abuse group. For more information, please call 402-481-5991.
