Understanding Domestic Violence ______________________________________________________________
PYFL02DV — 3 CE CREDITS
R elease D ate : 07/10/23
e xpiRation D ate : 07/10/2027
Understanding Domestic Violence
Faculty Anne Horgan, LCSW completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) with a major in psychology and minors in sociology and education. She went on to obtain her master’s at the University of Chicago Social Service Administration program. Anne is currently a mental health/ EMDR trained therapist in the state of Oregon. She carries 15 years of experience in several areas including emergency department/crisis work, medical social work and hospital management, psychotherapy, PHP and IOP therapy, and community mental health, and she works with populations including but not limited to depressive disorders, anxiety and panic, PTSD, postpartum mental health, self-esteem/identity conflicts, psychosis, mania, adjustment issues, parenting, substance use, relationship conflicts and loss. Anne also provides clinical supervision to associates training for licensure. Faculty Disclosure Contributing faculty, Anne Horgan, LCSW, has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned. Division Planner Margaret Donohue, PhD Senior Director of Development and Academic Affairs Sarah Campbell Division Planner/Director Disclosure The division planner and director have disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned. Accreditations & Approvals
Audience This course is designed for all mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, and therapists. Course Objective In this course the learner will gain important information regarding adequately screening for domestic violence/intimate partner violence, understanding the makeup of an abuser, marginalized/vulnerable populations and IPV, national statistics and identifying and working with victims of IPV in the healthcare setting. It is hoped that after completing this course you will have expanded tools and a trauma informed care lens when working with individuals and further recognize warning signs, appropriately assess and coordinate supportive resources for the victim(s) involved. The learner will gain insight and understanding using a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ+ affirming lens when assessing, working with, and supporting survivors/victims of abuse. . Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Expand language through learning of definitions and terms 2. Identify types and warning signs of abuse 3. Analyze the makeup and shared background of abusers 4. Identify the impacts of experiencing and witnessing abuse throughout childhood 5. Discuss elder abuse and reporting processes 6. Examine screening, assessment, and reporting requirements 7. Identify the legal protective options and resources for victims of domestic violence 8. Examine domestic violence within LGBTQ, minorities, and non-English speaking populations
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