Meet John Anthony Bochnowicz, M.A.

Program Director

With 40+ years of experience, in the field of domestic abuse, anger management, emotional management and conflict resolution. John Anthony is committed to making a difference.

John Anthony holds a BS in Civil Engineering from The University of Maryland, College Park, and a MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of South Florida, Tampa.

His career has been dedicated to working with individuals and families to build safe, secure, and happy lives, relationships, and communities. His approach combines his passion for promoting humanity and his engineering background to organize and present effective tools for personal growth and healing in helpful diagrams that are easy to understand and reference.

SAFE Counseling Program, Inc.

The S.A.F.E. Counseling Program, Inc. has been successful and well-received in Bucks County and beyond. It incorporates decades of experience and the latest research in social sciences and neurobiology. S.A.F.E. helps families, workplaces, self-referred, and court-referred clients learn and practice essential tools for building and sustaining safe and secure living and work environments, with balanced and satisfying relationships.

Philosophy

Often, a person relies on coping mechanisms learned in childhood, such as ignoring feelings, distracting themselves, addictions or using anger to control others. True healing comes from learning to give love to ourselves and then to others, fostering successful and fulfilling relationships.

Through his work with victims and perpetrators of intimate and interpersonal violence, he discovered that many people struggle with identifying and alleviating emotional pain.

The programs that he has developed focus on addressing these core issues by teaching individuals how to recognize and manage their emotions in healthier ways. By providing tools and strategies for self-love and emotional regulation, these programs aim to break the cycle of violence and promote lasting personal growth and positive relationships.

40+ Years if Professional Experience

• 1982: Co-founded and directed Tahoe Abused Women’s Services in Kings Beach, California.
• 1984: Began working with abusive men, developing programs to empower them to take responsibility and stop violent behavior.
• 1986-1991: Led groups for men and their partners at A Women’s Space Unlimited in South Lake Tahoe, California.
• 1989: Expanded practice to Reno, Nevada, working with American Corrective Counseling Services (ACCS).
• 1991: Returned to Maryland to run a domestic violence prevention and intervention program for men at SARC in Bel Air.
• 1994: Invited to The Peace Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, to start violence intervention and prevention programs for adults and youth. Co-founded VIP (Ventures In Peace) for at-risk youth and launched the SAFE Counseling Program, Inc.
• 1995-Present: Expanded SAFE Counseling Program to include groups for women. Expanded services to include families as well as organizations.