Intimate Partner Violence: Safety Planning & Clinical Interventions (2HR) Presented by Lorna Vanden Heuvel, MSW, LCSW, CCTP

Intimate Partner Violence: Safety Planning & Clinical Interventions (2HR)

$32.00

Categories: Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building, Online Course, Trauma Tags: counseling, domestic violence, evidence-based practices, psychopathology, Stripe only

Description

It is vital for all staff employed by health, behavioral health, and integrated care organizations to understand the nature and impact of trauma and how to use principles and practices that can promote recovery and healing: Trauma-Informed Approaches. The CDC defines Intimate Partner Violence (also described as domestic violence [DV]) as “physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy.” In this webinar, we will explore the impact and prevalence & impact of IPV, review the Cycle of Violence, examine the development of a Safety Plan for IPV, discuss how to conduct a lethality assessment, and explore the behavior concept of Gaslighting.

Upon completion of this education program, the participant will be able to:

Identify the prevalence of IPV through the discussion of statistics
Demonstrate IPV Screening and Assessment Tools, Health Implications, The Role of Substance Use in IPV
Recognize & Identify At-Risk Populations, Trauma-Informed Approaches
Identify & Address Helping Professional Vicarious Trauma and Self Care through Mindfulness

This course offers 2 Online CE Hours of SS (DV)(EBT)(PSY). Note: This course is not approved by the ASWB for continuing education purposes.

Course Instructor: Lorna Vanden Heuvel, MSW, LCSW, CCTP

Recording Date: 12/10/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Syllabus

Intimate Partner Violence: Safety Planning and Clinical Intervention (2 HR) Syllabus

I. Defining and Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

IPV includes physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse in a pattern of control
Distinctions between use of force, battering, and reactive/resistive violence
Forms of abuse: emotional, financial, isolation, and threats to children

II. Prevalence and Impact of IPV

National statistics for women, men, and children affected by IPV
Acts of IPV: rape, stalking, homicide, and non-lethal violence
Effects on workplace, healthcare costs, and long-term wellbeing
Disproportionate impacts by gender, race, and age

III. Victim Characteristics and Misconceptions

No “typical” victim—IPV affects people of all demographics
Understanding why victims may stay: love, hope, fear, lack of support
Victim coping behaviors: placating, anticipating abuse, or resisting

IV. The Cycle of Violence

Tension-building phase: walking on eggshells
Incident phase: physical or emotional attack
Reconciliation phase: apology and manipulation
Honeymoon phase: temporary calm before tension returns

V. Safety Planning and Strategic Interventions

Components of personalized safety plans and in-the-moment strategies
Preparing escape plans, securing finances, protecting children
Addressing emotional safety and limitations of standard safety models
Discussing plans with supportive others and enhancing home security

VI. Lethality Assessments

Purpose of assessing risk in IPV cases involving sexual assault
Indicators for potential lethality and high-risk behaviors
Role of first responders and clinicians in using assessment tools

VII. Substance Use and “Seeking Safety” Model

Overview of “Seeking Safety” as a trauma and addiction coping approach
Five key principles including safety, integrated care, and clinician self-care
Adaptability of model across settings, populations, and trauma types

VIII. Gaslighting and Psychological Abuse

Definition of gaslighting and its role in power and control
Seven stages of gaslighting: lie, repeat, escalate, wear down, codependence, false hope, domination
Examples of gaslighting in relationships and societal contexts

IX. Working with Male Victims of IPV

Recognizing male experiences of IPV including physical and sexual abuse
Addressing social stigma, trauma symptoms, and help-seeking barriers
Understanding differences and similarities in male and female victim experiences

X. Clinician Roles and Supportive Interventions

Being supportive, nonjudgmental, and empowering
Helping clients access resources and build support networks
Providing education, acknowledging trauma, and developing personalized safety responses