Core Competencies in Domestic Violence: Treatment Struggles, Differential Assessment and the Self of the Therapist

Core Competencies in Domestic Violence: Treatment Struggles, Differential Assessment and the Self of the Therapist is organized by CE You LLC.

Description:
This course will provide a thorough training on the difficult and complex subject of domestic violence in two parts. Part one of the course will provide an overview of the problem, including defining domestic violence, understanding the various reasons victims don’t come forward, and how to assess for this in your practice. Before jumping into the work we will examine the response therapists have and explore how to be aware and contain responses that get in the way of treatment. The core struggles and clinical issues for therapists working with victims of domestic violence will be addressed, and fundamental tasks and common themes in treatment. Understanding the role of advocacy and when and if it becomes an appropriate role for the therapist.

When are abusive behaviors, not domestic abuse? Part two of this training will address the differential assessment when dealing with domestic violence. Abusive behaviors show up in many relationships. They are not always indicative of domestic violence. This is an essential part of our training and education to make the appropriate recommendation, provide the right treatment, and ensure safety. This training will go through the different possible etiologies of various abuses in marriage or intimate partnerships. We will also explore the ancillary issues in working with domestic violence such as being a help or resource to friends or family members as well as understanding the fundamental struggles when children are involved.

Learning Objectives:
• Participants will be able to define domestic violence.
• Participants will be to explain the experiences of DV victims and how to assess and respond when someone comes forward.
• Participants will able to identify and manage their own reactions to sitting with the victim and ongoing trauma
• Participants will gain cultural competence with respect to how domestic violence impacts people from within the orthodox Jewish community and how to appropriately understand the cultural nuances of accessing resources and what resources may be needed.

Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
• New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
• Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
• Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
• Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.