Understanding and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence           

Every other Monday from 1 - 2:30pm beginning 2/17 through 6/23

10 90-minute sessions
                                                
15 CEs | Live On Zoom
                                           
Facilitator: Jonna Green, LICSW

Program Dates: on 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12, 5/26, 6/9, 6/23

Cost of Program: Free for NEAFAST Members; $80 for non-members. Become an NEAFAST Member!

Cost of 15 CEs: $195 for NEAFAST members; $225 for non-members

Intimate Partner Violence: The consultation group will focus on identification, screening, and intervention strategies for addressing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), which affects nearly half of all women and over a third of men in the United States. IPV, which includes both domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA), presents challenges for clinicians working with affected individuals or couples. The group will adopt a three-pronged approach, focusing on: education on screening for and addressing IPV, case discussion, and reflection on the impact of this work on providers. Clinicians will receive updated, evidence-based information on how to screen for IPV, understand the dynamics of abusive relationships, and implement appropriate intervention strategies. This educational component aims to increase clinicians' confidence in addressing IPV. Participants will also engage in case discussions, working collaboratively to develop strategies for supporting clients within these complex dynamics. Clinicians will be encouraged to reflect on the emotional toll of working with IPV survivors, with special attention given to how this work can affect their own sexual and romantic relationships. Strategies for managing vicarious trauma and maintaining professional well-being will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives

1. Attendees will be able to identify concerns for IPV

2.Attendees will be provided with resources and tools to address concerns for IPV

3. Attendees will gain insight to the ways in which IPV cases may impact them personally

This group will have no required readings but will draw on theory and research, including Jacquelyn Campbell's Danger Assessment, Gottman's theories related to situational versus characterological abuse, and the presenters' own experiences and research. The group will also adapt to incorporate additional research and tools relevant to the participants' areas of practice.

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POLICY DISCLOSURES & PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS

This activity has been pre-certification by the New England Association for Family and Systemic Therapy (NEAFAST) on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions for LMFT professional continuing education.

This activity may be retroactively approved for CEs for Massachusetts LMHCs at https://www.mamhca.org/page-18363

This activity is not pre-certified for continuing education for Massachusetts LCSW/LICSWs. 

Please note: It is the participant’s responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state.

Attendance Policy: All participants seeking continuing education credit must attend the entire program.  NEAFAST may, in cases of medical emergencies or other extenuating circumstances, offer partial credit if 80% of the overall credit hours were completed.  Please speak to the instructor/facilitator as soon as possible about this if necessary.  Those attending as a free member benefit should still plan to attend all meetings to optimize learning and cohesion for all group members. 

Cancellation Policy: There will be no refunds. It is the participant's responsibility to plan to attend all meetings.