The course “Best Practice when Working with Abusers in Intimate Partner Violence” delves into the crucial topic of addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) by focusing on best practices when working with individuals who perpetrate abuse. The training highlights the need for professionals to play a pivotal role in intervention and emphasizes the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach.
The training covers aspects of the therapeutic relationship including countertransference, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue. The training also explores the counselor’s role when working with abusers and interventions including challenging and accountability, and using the power & control and equality wheels. This presentation aims to equip professionals with practical insights and strategies to effectively intervene, promote accountability, and foster positive change among individuals engaged in intimate partner violence. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in exercises relating to the power & control and equality wheels.
This is a beginner’s level course and there are no specific prerequisites for this course. The course is open to social work professionals, students, and individuals interested in gaining knowledge and skills related to intimate partner violence.
The presentation outlines seven key best practices:1. Safety Assessment: Conducting thorough risk assessments to ensure the safety of both victims and abusers.
2. Individualized Treatment Plans: Tailoring interventions to consider factors such as age, gender, culture, and readiness for change.
3. Psychoeducation: Providing abusers with an understanding of power dynamics and the impact of their behavior on victims.
4. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Exploring the effectiveness of CBT techniques in addressing abusive behavior.
5. Anger Management and Emotional Regulation: Teaching healthy ways to manage anger and emotions as a means of violence prevention.
6. Accountability: Stressing the importance of holding abusers accountable and discussing consequences for abusive actions.
7. Collaboration with Victim Services: Promoting collaboration between professionals working with abusers and those supporting victims, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated approach to tackling IPV.
Learning Objectives & Agenda
Understand the concept of representation within the context of mental health counseling
Explore the significance of mental health counseling:
Identify barriers to accessing mental health counseling
Explain the link between representation and suicide prevention
Provide an opportunity for participants to reflect on their own identities and how it may show up in their clinical practice
Present empirical evidence and case studies showcasing the impact of representation on client’s wellbeing
Review strategies for increasing representation and promote action
Outline
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0:00-0:05: Trainer Introduction + Learning objectives
0:05-0:10: Understanding intimate partner violence (IPV)
0:10-0:20: Identifying perpetrators: misconceptions & warning signs
0:20-0:30: The role of clinicians & challenges clinicians may encounter
0:30-1:10: Best practice strategies
1:10-1:15: Importance of self-care + resources for clinicians
1:15-1:20: Conclusion + Summary
1:20-1:35: Closing & Evaluation