Workshop Abstract
For decades, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), often referred to as Domestic Violence, has been considered the purview of criminal justice; however, since the late 1990s the CDC and World Health Organization have categorized IPV as a public health crisis with significant correlates to mental and behavioral health, substance abuse, and trauma. The purpose of the IPV Workshop for mental/behavioral health professionals is to promote greater awareness and understanding of IPV, as well as its prevalence and intersectionality with behavioral and mental health; and to empower providers to assess for and respond to IPV when it presents.
Mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse counselors are truly the front-line for many IPV victims and perpetrators. Following the workshop, participants will be able to identify indications of IPV, engage with clients in an informed, compassionate and trauma-informed way, assist with safety planning and, as needed, provide informed referrals.
7.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours/Continuing Professional Education Hours
for LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT and/or CASAC
Who should attend?
Social Workers * Mental Health Counselors * Substance Abuse Counselors * Art Therapists * Marriage & Family Therapists * Psychologists * Psychiatrists * Clergy * Psychiatric Nurses *
Nurse Practitioners * Nurses * Community Health Advocates * Victim’s Advocates * Probation Personnel * Parole/Re-Entry Program Staff
Fees
Individual Participant $159 or $129 early bird
Group Rate (3 or more registered at the same time) $129 or $ 99 early bird
Student Rate (must provide valid ID at registration) $ 59 (no early bird rate)
EARLY BIRD RATES EXPIRE ON JANUARY 18, 2019
- Individual, group (3 or more from same organization), and student rates available.
- Registration fee includes: continental breakfast, continuous beverage service, lunch, & afternoon snack.
- Cancellation Policy: NO refunds will be issued; registration is fully transferable. Participant can defer registration to a future training date or authorize transfer to another person.
Learning objectives
- Participants will learn about the prevalence, impact and dynamics of IPV victimization and perpetration.
- Participants will learn about common mental/behavioral, substance abuse and trauma correlates that are consistent with current or previous IPV exposure.
- Participants will learn how to apply trauma-informed methods when responding to patients affected by IPV; including how to avoid vicarious trauma and the importance of provider self-care
- Participants will learn how to manage confidentiality, how to document IPV related issues, and how provider collaboration can lead to improved client outcomes.
- Participants will receive guidelines and information about safety planning, local IPV resources, legal remedies, and other supports available for IPV victims.
Workshop Schedule
8:30am Registration & Coffee
9:00am Welcome & Opening Exercise
Kate Dunlavey, LCSW, Amy Loblaw ATR-BC-LCAT
9:15am Intimate Partner Violence as Trauma
Kate Dunlavey, LCSW, Amy Loblaw ATR-BC-LCAT
10:10am Intersectionality of IPV and Mental/Behavioral Health
Overview and Implications of ACE Study, Pete Navratil, LCSW-R
11:05am Break
11:20am Intimate Partner Violence & Substance Abuse:
Implications for Victims & Perpetrators, Jack Brennick, LMHC
12:15pm Lunch
Jamillah Oquendo, Senior Probation Officer
Monroe County Family Court Civil Orders of Protection
1:30pm Assessing for and Responding to Domestic Violence
1:30-2:00 Kate Dunlavey, LCSW, Amy Loblaw, ATR-BC-LCAT
2:00-2:45 Pete Navratil, LCSW-R, Jack Brennick, LMHC
2:45pm Break
3:00pm Exercise: Safety Planning
Kate Dunlavey, LCSW, Amy Loblaw, ATR-BC-LCAT
3:45pm Vicarious Trauma & Self Care
Pete Navratil, LCSW-R
4:45pm Questions
5:00pm Workshop ends