Connection. Advocacy. Growth.
You may earn this many credits: 3.0 including 3.0 Total CE Credit Earned
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Domestic Violence (DV) is repeated boundary violations perpetrated against individuals within the home for the purpose of taking their power and control. The reality is that some people who experience DV do not realize they experience DV. In addition, some mental health professionals are unaware of the entire spectrum of DV acts and miss that their clients are experiencing DV. This 3-hour training is designed to equip mental health professionals with the knowledge, skills, and sensitivity needed to effectively and ethically support survivors of domestic violence in the therapeutic setting, whether their clients are aware that they are experiencing DV or not. After the training, attendees will be able to identify the spectrum of abusive behaviors domestic violence survivors endure, have an increased awareness of the aftereffects of enduring domestic violence, feel more prepared when working with clients who are seeking protection orders, and ascertain which evidence-based treatment methods are appropriate to employ with clients who have experienced DV. Participants will be able to:
3. Describe the overlap between the therapy and the legal system, including what protection orders are and how to support clients going through active court cases 4. Identify appropriate evidence-based therapies to employ when treating domestic violence survivors. |
| Supporting Survivors of Domestic Abuse Presentation Slides (747.8 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Shannon Goecke-Watson, Psy.D., LP is the owner of SGW Psychological Services LLC located in Eagan, MN. She exclusively treats survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence using evidence-based methods in group and individual psychotherapy. Her background includes previous work as a domestic violence advocate, completion of trauma-focused training and coursework while obtaining her Masters and PsyD in Counseling at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and more than six years spent treating trauma survivors in numerous settings since completing her degree. Dr. Goecke-Watson had presented more than 25 trainings on domestic violence to audiences including mental health professionals, lawyers, and domestic violence shelter advocates. She has also taught classes at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and is an adjunct instructor for the People Incorporated Training Institute. Outside of her psychotherapeutic and training work, Dr. GoeckeWatson is actively engaged in the MPA Legislative Committee, and she also is the current Minnesota representative on the APA Council of Representatives.
The speaker has indicated no conflicts of interest to report.