"[This] innovative violence prevention approach [the PAR Model] is something we should be promoting aggressively."
— Roger Goodman
Washington State Representative,
45th District
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New approaches to challenging human relationships.
All three models are closely related and share many basic elements.
Since theorist Ari Cowan felt the most pressing issue to address was violence, the first model to be extensively developed and applied is the Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model.
Key concepts shared by the Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model, the Integrative Conflict Management Model (ICM2), and the Integrative Power Management Model (IPM2), include:
The Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model, the Integrative Conflict Management Model (ICM2) and the Integrative Power Management Model (IPM2) are new, evidence-based, cognitive approaches to dealing with challenging human relationships. They share common theoretical elements, all of which are built upon a public health foundation. These Models incorporate new thinking about and language for describing challenging relationships, provide a new framework for responding to these challenges, and present an effective alternative to the commonly-used and ineffective traditional approaches for dealing with these challenges.
The Models
The three models cover a continuum from the healthy to the unhealthy manifestations of power.
Healthy Power (IPM2)
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Conflict ( ICM2)
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Violence (PAR Model)
The Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model was the original focus of the Institute. It is also derived from the IPM2 and is applied where violence or the threat of violence is present. This Model is directed at the reduction and eradication of violence.
For: Preventing violence • Reducing violence • Lowering prison recidivism • Lowering crime • Reducing the prison population • Reducing child abuse • Increasing family safety • Reducing health costs
The Integrative Conflict Management Model (ICM2) is a derivative of the IPM2 which is directed at reduction and elimination of conflict. This Model is applied in settings where there are problems of conflict.
For: Managing conflict • Removing barriers to consensus • Creating agreement • Managing antagonism • Fostering civil discourse • Moving through differences • Defusing charged group situations
The Integrative Power Management Model (IPM2) provides much of both the ICM2 and the PAR Model. This Model is applied in settings where the goal is to enhance excellence, creativity, cooperation, teamwork, success, and related attributes.
For: Developing effective teams • Enhancing cooperation • Enhancing interpersonal skills • Increasing creativity • Building accountability • Fostering innovation • Enriched customer service • Improved employee retention
Core Elements
A starting point for understanding the Models is an exploration of the core elements. These include the construct, the five bodies, the objectification/action process, and the description of unhealthy expressions of power as a form of "thought disease." For more about the core concepts behind the Models, click on the button to the right.
