CPHSSWCE0449 - Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Trauma-Informed Best Practices
Course Description
More than a decade ago, researchers told us that 40% of therapists failed to recognize IPV among couples. Today, although therapists are better able to recognize it, there has been no improvement in their ability to predict IPV lethality, suggesting that service providers continue to be at a loss as to how to fully address these issues effectively. And still, most standard assessment protocols do not contain questions about abuse. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the relationship between domestic abuse and trauma, as well as trauma-informed care as it applies to individuals and families impacted by intimate partner violence.
Target Level Audience: Intermediate
Course Outline
(00:30) Case Study: Experiential Exercise(00:45) Dynamics of Domestic Abuse
(00:30) Domestic Abuse and Trauma
(00:15) Break
(00:30) Screening, Assessment and Effective Interventions
(00:15) Recap
(00:30) Resources, Q&A
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the dynamics of intimate partner violence; and
- Explain the relationship between intimate partner violence and trauma.
When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to:
- Assess for experiences of intimate partner violence during intake and assessments; and
- Implement effective interventions to individuals experiencing intimate partner violence.