Batterer Intervention Program
The Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) at Ember & Bloom Health and Wellness is a 26-session psycho-education program that aims to address several significant areas including mental health, substance abuse, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and economic situations.
This structured process centers on interrupting, avoiding, and ending violence and abuse.
Program focus areas include:
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Identifying abusive and controlling
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behaviors
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Power and control dynamics
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Emotional awareness and communication
patterns
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Stressors and unhealthy coping strategies
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Developing healthier coping skills
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
concepts
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Mindfulness and emotional regulation
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Motivation and accountability for change
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Understanding victim impact
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Risk factors related to violence and abuse
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Goal setting and barriers to change
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Safety and relapse prevention planning
The program also addresses contributing areas
such as mental health concerns, substance use,
trauma history, relationship patterns, and life
stressors.
Referrals and Participation
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Court-ordered referrals
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Probation or parole referrals
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Self-referrals
We collaborate with referral sources as
appropriate and can provide participation
verification and documentation when
required.