The purpose of the course is to provide participants with an understanding of how to work with clients experiencing domestic violence either incidentally or in an ongoing therapeutic setting, who want to deepen their understanding of this complex area. Participants will gain skills about how to apply risk assessment tools for assessing the impact of domestic violence, and be better placed to understand and work with those that are impacted by relational violence. The course is suitable for all health and welfare professionals.
Understanding and Responding to Domestic Violence e-Learning Course
Objective:
OPD Points: 10
Outline:
This E-Learning Course comprises 4 self-paced online study modules and includes video demonstration, practical examples, reflective tasks, readings and an online assessment quiz. CSS utilises psychotherapy.net for training videos used within the course to demonstrate a range of evidence based assessment, formulation and treatment approaches across the various modules.
Workshop Outline:
- Module 1: What is Domestic Violence
- Module 2: The Dynamics of Domestic Violence
- Module 3: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Women and Children
- Module 4: Response-Based Practices
Content:
This online self-study program will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, perpetrator tactics and the impact of coercive control within relationships. The course will explore the impact of coercive control and the direct link between the victim’s experiences of domestic violence and negative mental health impacts. An overview of best practice responses for clinical interventions to effectively work with victims will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills on ways to assess risk and consider obstacles that prevent victims from leaving a violent relationship. This online course will prepare counsellors to use appropriate assessment and facilitation skills to support victims of domestic and family violence. Those undertaking the course will develop skills and knowledge to help clients identify possible options to seek safe solutions for self and the family.
Assessment Quiz: At the end of the modules participants will be required to complete a short multiple-choice quiz.
Presenter / Provider:
Presenter Qualifications:
Contact:
- Sue Cairns Mon – Tuesday 0479 148 929 Angelyn Taruc -Wed – Friday 0432 051 355
- 0479 148 929
- info@clinicalsupervisionservices.com.au