Course curriculum

    1. How to use this course

    1. Course Description and Learning Objective

    2. About the Instructor

    3. Course FAQ

    1. Prep Quiz

    2. Best Practice when working with Abusers in IPV- Replay

    3. Handout-Power and Control

    4. Handout- TAC Power and Control Wheel

    5. Handout-Equality Wheel

    6. References

    1. Directions for Quiz and Certificate

    2. Quiz

    3. Evaluation

    4. Before you Go...

About this course

  • 14 lessons

Course Description

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

  • 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




Lead Trainer

Trainer Faith Iloka, LAC

Faith E. Iloka (she/her) is a Nigerian Mental Health Counselor who employs a collaborative and client-centered approach in her work with clients. Faith utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, art therapy, feminist-therapy, multicultural, and trauma-informed interventions to support and empower clients towards increased self-awareness and healthy coping skills. Faith’s interests lie at the intersections of mental health and wellness, creative arts, and race. Faith also incorporates spirituality as it relates to clients’ unique backgrounds and experiences. Faith works with clients to design an individualized treatment plan to help clients feel heard and held, and support clients as they transition from “surviving” to “thriving”. Faith received her BA in African American Studies from Princeton University and her Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees in Mental Health/Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Faith completed her Masters Externship at Baruch College Counseling Center. Faith’s areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, multicultural issues, romantic/interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem, stress/anger management, and trauma/racial trauma. Faith enjoys afrobeats, playwriting, traveling, thrifting/fashion, and trying new foods.

Certificates will be awarded after completion of the full Webinar and course evaluation.

Radiant Sunshine, #1403, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Radiant Sunshine maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 2/28/23 to 2/28/2026  Social workers completing this course receive 3-clinical continuing education credits. 

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Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP):

Radiant Sunshine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7371. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.

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