Title:Â Domestic Violence: Helping Couples Heal
Course Level:Â Beginner, Intermediate
Course Developed By:Â Jennifer Kolb, LCSW
Bio: Jennifer Kolb, LCSW; Social Work Consultant, reviewed and determined the course meets requirements for continuing education in the field of social work. This course is appropriate for masters and clinical level social workers. Jennifer graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. She specializes in school-based psychotherapy with children and adolescents, as well as licensing exam coaching and preparation.
 Content By: Nancy Klein, M.A., LMFT, Patricia Patton, Ph.D., Gerry Grossman, M.A., LMFT
 Course Delivery: Online, Self-Paced
Course Description:Â Domestic 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:
- Describe the far-reaching effects of this 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.
- Utilize interventions, counseling skills, and ongoing issues that are related to couples and families of domestic violence.
- Implement crisis management and safety planning protocols.
Course Format:
Course materials can be downloaded or read online. To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete a multiple-choice post-test with a score of 75% or better and complete a course evaluation.
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