Presenter Bio
Evelyn Glynn, BA Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy, MA Community Development, MFA, Certificates in Gestalt Jungian Psychology & Art Therapy and Foundation in Process Orientated Psychology. She has worked as Coordinator, Facilitator and support worker with DVR for over 10 years.
Elizabeth Power, RPN, RNMH, BA Social & Economics Studies, MFA, Certificate in Gestalt counselling. Is Coordinator of Domestic Violence Response. She has worked as a researcher (Towards a Community Response to Domestic Violence, 1998) and Editor (Life’s Real Fairytales, 2006) . She has worked as trainer/support worker since 1993.
About the course:
Overall aim is to equip therapists to identify DVA and Coercive Control when it presents in the therapy room and to work confidently with the issue of DVA using specific interventions, relevant information and skills.
DAY ONE: OVERVIEW OF DVA & COERCIVE CONTROL
- Understanding DVA and Coercive Control within a social/political context;
- Core principles in working with clients with domestic violence with reference to current research
- Recognition of perpetrator type and tactics in client presentation
- Exploring the presentation of physical, sexual, emotional, verbal and financial abuse in a therapeutic setting
- Assessment of safety needs of client
- Overview of options including legal options, specialist support agencies and other relevant referrals.
DAY TWO: INTERVENTIONS FOR EMPOWERMENT OF DVA SURVIVORS IN THERAPUTIC SETTINGS
Key strategies for working with clients in dealing with DVA:
- In the relationship
- Leaving the Relationship
- Post Separation.
The training includes formal presentations, experiential learning, practical group exercises, exploration of client narratives and group discussion.
For further information and detailed brochure contact Evelyn Glynn or Elizabeth Power at elizabethdepaor@gmail.com
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