A randomized clinical trial of acceptance and commitment therapy and the Duluth Model classes for men court-mandated to a domestic violence program.

Purpose in Life

“…At times, strategies developed to change criminal and extremist attitudes might be useful (Schumann et al, 2022). Several novel approaches incorporating cognitive behavioral and positive psychology techniques include "Taking a Chance on Change" (Folk et al, 2016), "Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes" (Lester et al, 2022), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-oriented interventions (Zarling and Russell, 2022). Finally, 20-30-year-old Rwandan participants in a demonstration sociotherapy project for highly traumatized youth (born to genocide perpetrators and survivors) marked by stigma, thoughts of revenge, shame, depression, and antisocial behaviors reported improved purpose in life, good relationships with others, and self-esteem, in addition to improvements in other aspects of psychological well-being (Biracyaza and Habimana, 2020).…”

Self-Determined Goals of Male Participants Attending an Intervention Program for Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators: A Thematic Analysis

“…To improve in “managing thoughts,” cognitive distortions that sustain anger thoughts and impair responsibility-taking could be registered at home, shared during group sessions and monitored by facilitators (Pornari et al, 2013). The code of “personal commitment” could be reinforced by integrating practices from acceptance and commitment theory, such as guiding perpetrators to make choices in service of their freely chosen values (Zarling et al, 2015; Zarling & Russell, 2022). With regards to “coping strategies,” stress-reduction components such as relaxation and meditation exercises have proven effective in improving self-control in IPV perpetrators (Babcock et al, 2004; Cannon et al, 2016).…”