Session 7A and 7B has several learning objectives, namely:
(a) to outline a few practices that will foster well-being such as self-compassion;
(b) to give a brief overview of controlling or coercive tactics in order to emphasise that there are many forms of abusive behaviour which includes conduct that intimidates, manipulates, humiliates, isolates, frightens, terrorises, threatens, blames, hurts or injures an intimate partner;
(c) to highlight jealousy as a source of conflict;
(d) to point out aspects of faulty cognition or erroneous thinking patterns that may hinder change (e.g., defence mechanisms such as the denial or minimisation of abuse);
(e) group members are encouraged to cultivate a sense of gratitude to increase their overall happiness and well-being. Gratitude is not merely an emotion that feels good, it also holds the key to a number of psychological, physical health and social benefits such as reduced rates of depression and anxiety, higher levels of happiness and more satisfactory romantic relationships.
