Overview
APFA is one of our domestic abuse interventions for families with adults who are abusive within their families and this is includes elder and sibling abuse as well. With up to 10 sessions, with the perpetrator and 4-6 sessions with the victim, there is a lot of support that our practitioners provide for the entire family so everyone can feel reassured throughout the process.
Social technique theory, non-violent resistance (NVR), feminist theory and cognitive behavioural theory (CBT) are used to reduce violence and entrenched dependency, this increases social and communication skills, problem solving skills and building accountability.
This course is currently being run in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and many London boroughs.
Suitability
Adults over the age of 18 who are abusive towards their parents/carers and family members are suitable for this course.
Feedback
“Y has found the approach and intervention helpful in reducing A’s outbursts. She feels more in control of her own emotional responses towards him and stated that she has found the programme invaluable. Y also stated that she is feeling better and has been able to remain calm by taking time for herself and thinking more positively about how she can also come back to issues with A at a more appropriate time.” – A professional’s review on the programme.
For further details on the FADA programme, please contact us at info@risemutual.org.
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