Using an integrative, Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) approach to treat intimate partner violence risk

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Tully, Ruth and Barrow, Alex (2017) Using an integrative, Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) approach to treat intimate partner violence risk. Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 9 (2). pp. 128-140. ISSN 2042-8715

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Abstract

Aims: There is limited research on Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) in forensic contexts; this case study therefore significantly contributes to the knowledge base. This case study presents the assessment and treatment of an adult male offender with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client’s offence involved intimate partner violence and was committed at a time of acute psychiatric relapse.

Method: Twelve sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and CAT informed treatment were individually designed to meet the needs of the client, delivered in an in-patient setting in the UK. The client’s progress was assessed using psychometric, observational, and narrative/descriptive methods.

Results: Psychometric evidence was limited by distorted responding. However, narrative/descriptive assessment indicated that progress had been made in some areas.

Recommendations for further treatment were made.

Conclusions: Twelve sessions did not meet all of the client’s needs. The use of CAT as a model that his team could use in understanding his violence was conducive to risk management. Overall, insight gained through CAT based psychological intervention contributed to risk reduction.

Originality: This case study demonstrates the applicability of CAT to forensic settings

Item Type: Article
RIS ID: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/845793
Keywords: Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Violence, Risk, Treatment, Intimate Partner Violence, Offender
Schools/Departments: University of Nottingham, UK > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Medicine
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1108/JACPR-08-2016-0244
Depositing User: Eprints, Support
Date Deposited: 01 Nov 2016 10:46
Last Modified: 04 May 2020 18:34
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/38390

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