Domestic Violence - Live Online Interactive (7 CE)
Course Level:Â Beginner, Intermediate
This Course Is For:Â Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapist
Course Format:Â This is a live, interactive online course taught by an instructor via Zoom. Participants are required to attend the live online workshop, participate in group discussion, and complete the course evaluation before earning the certificate of attendance.
Course Developed By: Pam Sirota, Psy.D., LMFT
Bio: Pam has a private practice in West Los Angeles and Encino specializing in social skills groups, family issues, children and adolescents, grief support, and parenting. Her extensive experience as a special education teacher and pre-school director makes her an ideal instructor. She has been working as a private GGS tutor since becoming licensed in 2005. Pam has received her doctorate as a Clinical Psychologist.
Course Description:
Domestic violence occurs in every country, culture and age group. It affects people of all socioeconomic levels, religious affiliations, and educational backgrounds. The impact of domestic violence is far-reaching and invasive, impacting families, children and the community. In this presentation, we will set forth the components of domestic violence and the difficulties associated with assessing and treating it. Treatment approaches, safety planning, appropriateness of individual and conjoint sessions, and the therapist stance are discussed. We review ways to help couples communicate more effectively early in their relationship; address the issues which lead to angry and violent outbursts; place responsibility where it belongs to decrease the likelihood of intimate partner abuse and increase the probability of an equitable and cohesive relationship.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the far-reaching effects of domestic violence problem on families, including the link between domestic violence and child abuse.
- Recognize the signs of a battering relationship and the use of battering as a means of control.
- Integrate interventions, counseling skills, and ongoing issues that are related to couples and families of domestic violence.
- Use crisis management and safety planning protocols.
Course Agenda:
Weekend Two-Day Course:
Day One
9:00am – 9:30am
- Introduction to Course
- Myths of Domestic Violence
- Prevalence of Domestic Violence
9:30am-10:00am
- Typologies of Abusers
- Substance Abuse and DV
10:00am-11:00am
- Assessment
- Types of Abuse
- Handout – Audience Participation
- Assessment
11:00am-12:30pm
- Treatment Planning
- CBT and Depression
- Behavioral Techniques
- Case Study
Day Two
9:00am-10:00am
- Treatment of Survivors
- Treating the Abused Partner
- Characteristics of a Batterer
- Treatment Issues with Batterers
10:00am-10:30am
- Couples and Family Counseling
- Children Impacted by Domestic Violence
10:30am-11:15am
- Legal and Ethical Issues
11:15am-12:15pm
- Cultural Issues related to Domestic Violence
- Case Study
12:15pm-12:30pm
- Conclusion, Q&A
Weeknight Two-Day Course:
Night One
5:00pm – 5:30pm
- Introduction to Course
- Myths of Domestic Violence
- Prevalence of Domestic Violence
5:30pm-6:00pm
- Typologies of Abusers
- Substance Abuse and DV
6:00pm-7:00pm
- Assessment
- Types of Abuse
- Handout – Audience Participation
- Assessment
7:00pm-8:30pm
- Treatment Planning
- CBT and Depression
- Behavioral Techniques
- Case Study
Night Two
5:00pm-6:00pm
- Treatment of Survivors
- Treating the Abused Partner
- Characteristics of a Batterer
- Treatment Issues with Batterers
6:00pm-6:30pm
- Couples and Family Counseling
- Children Impacted by Domestic Violence
6:30pm-7:15pm
- Legal and Ethical Issues
7:15pm-8:15pm
- Cultural Issues related to Domestic Violence
- Case Study
8:15pm-8:30pm
- Conclusion, Q&A
Course Completion Requirements:
Attendees must be present for the duration of the training as evidenced by the attendance report generated by Zoom, as well as complete the course evaluation to receive a certificate of credit.Â
Evaluation:
The course evaluation is accessible in your student account. After completing the training, log into your AATBS student account to complete the course evaluation.Â
How certificate is issued:
Upon verification of attendance and completion of the course evaluation, each participant will be able to access a personal CE certificate of attendance in their student account.
Approvals:
Social workers completing this course receive 7 clinical continuing education credits.
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Live Online |
Asset Includes | Online Programs |