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Using a Therapeutic Lens when working with Domestic and Family Violence

One Day Training

This training program explores intersectionality, and the management of impacts of domestic and family violence including shame, loss and misattribution of responsibility for violence. It also explores the challenges of working with survivors who also perpetrate domestic and family violence.

By participating in this professional development training, attendees will:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the connection between power and control dynamics and complex trauma
  • Apply an understanding of intersectionality to work successfully with survivors of DFV
  • Develop skills in working with shame, developing trust and reconstructing identities to enhance recovery from DFV impacts
  • Apply a trauma-informed practice model to working safely and effectively with people experiencing DFV, with an advanced understanding of perpetrator behaviour
  • Identify and explore the challenges when trauma survivors perpetrate violence

Who should attend?

This training will suit therapists, caseworkers, counsellors, social workers, psychologists, general practitioners, and other health professionals who support people experiencing DFV and who have a working understanding of complex trauma and trauma-informed principles.

Testimonials

“The facilitator was extremely knowledgeable and explained concepts and provided examples/ strategies for me to be more trauma informed in my practice and help my clients.”

Anonymous

“Thank you for the interactive and conversational elements to explore issues in a deep manner.”

Anonymous

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Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service1300 657 380
National Counselling and Referral Service (Disability)1800 421 468