Recognizing, Referring and Treating Intimate Partner Abuse/Abusers
Presented by Bea Cote, LCSW, LMFT
2 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
BASE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BASE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
DESCRIPTION
As the relatively new field of practice and research about the perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence/Abuse continues to evolve (Niolon et al., 2017), we are discovering, confirming, and disproving links between mental illness, emotional stressors, and the perpetration of what is commonly known as domestic violence.
In this program you will hear from someone who has worked with these abusive men for many years and continues to be fascinated by them: why they abuse; how they abuse; what works to help them stop abusing their partners. Because she believes it necessary to help their victims when possible, Ms. Coté also gathers information from the victims: What really happened? Who did she believe him to be? What behaviors did he display prior to the abuse; What were the contributing factors? What are the victim’s hopes and needs? How were the children impacted by her partner’s abuse of her?
Ms. Coté will share relevant, sometimes poignant, anecdotes and insights that will enhance your assessments, treatment, and treatment recommendations (Castelyn, 2017; Huffine, 2021), increasing the safety of adult and child victims and providing their abusers an opportunity to change.
LEARNING OBJECTIONS
Based on the content of this workshop, you will be able to:
·Identify IPA/DV (Intimate Partner Abuse; Domestic Violence) in a therapeutic/clinical setting.
·Incorporate basic assessment questions when first meeting with a new client.
·Demonstrate discernment in treating vs. referring.
·Collaborate with DV advocates, when appropriate, to better their understanding of client psychological processes and how they may best benefit from interventions.
·Build a library of community and assessment resources.
AUDIENCE
This program is appropriate for licensed psychologists and other mental health practitioners who see adolescents and adults in individual, family, or couples settings. Training is at an introductory level.
RESOURCES
Castelyn, J. (2017). Imperfect Interventions: An Overview of Research and Protocols for Enhancing Batterer Intervention Programs. Antistasis, 7(1). Retrieved from https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/antistasis/article/view/25156
Huffine, C., (2021). Becoming Allies with your Partner, Yourself, and Others: Addressing the Abuse and Control in your Relationships. Allies Press.
Niolon, P. H., Kearns, M., Dills, J., Rambo, K., Irving, S., Armstead, T., & Gilbert, L. (2017). Preventing Intimate Partner Violence Across the Lifespan: A Technical Package of Programs, Policies, and Practices. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
There is no commercial support for this CE program, instructor, content of instruction, or any other relationship that could be construed as a conflict of interest. There is no endorsement of products.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations will be accepted and payments refunded in full up to two (2) weeks prior to any training event. Following two weeks prior to the event, a credit for future trainings matching the amount already paid for that event’s registration will be given to registrants who cancel their registration, for whatever reason, up to two (2) days prior to the event date. This credit can only be applied to one future training, regardless of its cost. If the cost of the future training is less than the amount paid, the difference will be lost. If the cost of the future training is greater than the credit, then the balance will become due at registration time. If a registrant cancels or no-shows within two days of the event date, a refund will not be given.
LOCATION
This CE will be virtual. A link will be sent to you in an email prior to the event.
ACCESSIBILITY
BASE strives to ensure that each CE program is accessible to all participants. If you would like any accommodations, please contact us at 704-910-8381.
QUESTIONS
Please contact us at info@findyourbase.com or 704-910-8381 if you have any questions or grievances about the program.
WAITLIST
If this program is full, please email us at info@findyourbase.com to indicate your interest. If someone cancels we will contact you.