Course Summary
Practice Level: Intermediate
This course will provide an introduction to domestic violence, including prevalence and impact, cultural factors, same gender abuse dynamics, intervention strategies and community resources.
Course Format
This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF) and a practice test. When you’re ready, purchase the course by clicking the “Add To Cart” or “Enroll” button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss common patterns of abusive behavior.
- Describe some factors associated with domestic violence.
- Explain barriers to treatment and treatment recommendations for GBLT relationships
Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- Defining Domestic Violence
- Prevalence of Domestic Violence
- Theories on Domestic Violence
- The Impact of Abuse
- Common Patterns of Intimate Partner Violence
- Social Constructs and Subcultures
- Same Gender Abuse Dynamics
- Intervention Strategies
Author
Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D.
Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D. is a psychologist in private practice specializing in eating disorders, as well as dual addictions, trauma, domestic violence and depression. She conducts individual and couples therapy with adolescent and adult clients. In addition to authoring numerous mental health courses she frequently blogs and writes newspaper articles about mental health topics.
Accreditation Approval Statements
This course does not qualify for NBCC credit.
CE4Less.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE4Less.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.
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