Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Therapeutic Setting

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 have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the expert panelist during the program. This program qualifies for 3.0 continuing education credits. Attendees must attend the entire session to gain credit. Registration fee includes access to live webinar, program agenda, program PowerPoint, and continuing education certificate. The speaker has indicated no conflicts of interest to report.

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe clear definitions of domestic violence and provide examples to increase        knowledge about the spectrum of abusive acts survivors endure.

2. Explain the short-term and long-term aftereffects of enduring domestic violence

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.

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