Abstract Violence is an increasingly visible problem in the United States, with the news and other forms of media bringing this into the forefront of the public’s awareness. Violence comes in many different forms, including intimate partner violence (IPV), which occurs for about 36% of women and about 29% of men across the United States. Given the high incidence in the United States, it is imperative to consider the best ways for mental health professionals to treat violence in relationships. Some professionals in the field have developed and utilized conjoint treatment models for working with couples who have a history of violence. This article presents the application of attachment theory to a conjoint treatment model for couples that have experienced violence. A case study is included to demonstrate the implementation of an emotionally focused therapy framework and provide a sample outcome of this treatment approach. The framework of this article provides clinicians with insight into how to approach working with violent couples in a safe and productive way. Mental health professionals are at the front lines of implementing evidence-based interventions and creating lasting change for the clients whom they work with.

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在压力大的时候建立结构：处理亲密伴侣的暴力行为

摘要 暴力在美国是一个日益明显的问题，新闻和其他形式的媒体将其带入公众意识的最前沿。暴力有许多不同的形式，包括亲密伴侣暴力 (IPV)，美国大约 36% 的女性和大约 29% 的男性都会发生这种情况。鉴于美国的高发病率，必须考虑心理健康专业人员治疗人际关系中的暴力的最佳方法。该领域的一些专业人士已经开发并利用联合治疗模式来处理有暴力史的夫妇。本文介绍了依恋理论在针对经历过暴力的夫妻的联合治疗模型中的应用。包括一个案例研究，以展示以情感为中心的治疗框架的实施，并提供这种治疗方法的样本结果。本文的框架为临床医生提供了有关如何以安全和富有成效的方式处理暴力夫妻的见解。精神卫生专业人员处于实施循证干预措施的第一线，并为与之合作的客户创造持久的变化。