The researchers used 20 audiotaped interviews, direct observations of 65 group therapy sessions, and record analysis to gather data. The findings indicated that offenders progress through a remodeling process as they face discovery of their abuse and go through treatment. The process consists of several stages involving the offenders' world falling apart, the offenders taking on the project of rehabilitating themselves, tearing out their damaged parts, rebuilding themselves and their relationships, maintaining the remodeling that has occurred, and moving on to new remodeling projects. Therapists can use their knowledge of this remodeling process to tailor treatment to individual offender needs and to present a metaphor to discuss the treatment process and explanations. 1 figure and 45 references