DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ONLINE WORKSHOP (8 CE)

Course overview

This self paced workshop addresses the characteristics and legal aspects of working with domestic violence cases. As with the live workshops delivered by Scott Barrella, MS, LMFT, this recorded workshop features many examples of proven and effective interventions with batterers, survivors and their children. Participants are also given an overview of workplace safety measures addressing the issue of intimate partner violence. Many innovative approaches and legal key facts are discussed in detail. The exclusive 52-week treatment for batterers - authored by Mr. Barrella and used at approved centers throughout California-is highlighted. Mr. Barrella reviews common challenges, misperceptions and barriers to change when working with these deceptive and complicated cases. Learning Ojectives 1.Specify the symptoms, characteristics and behavioral patterns of survivors and perpatrators of Domestic Violence. 2.Determine the best strategies for treating the Survivors, Batterers and their children. 3.Delineate the specific legal elements for clients and therapists when working with Domestic Violence cases. 4.Specify the elements of workplace safety surrounding the issue of Domestic Violence. 5.Identify common challenges, misperceptions and barriers to change when working with these deceptive and complicated cases.