Violence Counseling for Men: How It Works
	Content How it works System Who can participate		Individual counselingApproximately six consultations as crisis intervention: Initial violence avoidance techniques Reconstruction of events Costs-benefits analysis CostsBetween 5 and 25 euros per session, depending on the level of state subsidies provided to the counseling center. DurationApproximately 20 group sessions in six months. Habits which were built up over years, and which often run their course unconsciously, need to be broken down. Additional sessions may be necessary. GroupsAfter the individual counseling, men join the group, where one theme per session is discussed: The handling of various types of stress, expected roles, aggression, etc. The group practices constructive arguments, prevents excuse-making, reduces isolation and stimulates the powers of self-help.
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