Domestic Violence and the Mental Health Community

Domestic violence is a startling and prevalent problem in our communities. Victims often do not portray their victimization as the presenting problem when seeking assistance.  This workshop will provide information to assist mental health professionals in understanding domestic violence and their roles in providing assistance.

Educational Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify domestic violence.
• Effectively assess victims of domestic violence.
• Identify the mental health professional’s responsibility to assist and support domestic violence victims.
• Display knowledge of principles and practices to assist domestic violence victims in their recovery and healing.

Available Continuing Education:

CHES-Certified Health Education Specialist

CPH-Certified Public Health

DMH-Addiction Therapist

DMH-Community Support Specialist

DMH-Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist

DMH-Mental Health Therapist

DMH-Licensed Administrator

MAAP-Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals

NBCC/LPC-National Board Certified Counselors

SW-Social Work

Certified Rehabilitation (CRC)CE’s applied for