Course Agenda

    1. Instructions

    1. Pretest Instructions

    2. Pretest

    1. Course Overview

    1. Introduction

    2. Print Posttest Study Guide

    3. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

    4. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms

    5. Substance Abuse

    6. Sexual Dysfunction

    7. Eating Disorders

    8. Physical Injuries and Disabilities

    9. Somatization

    10. Relational Issues

    11. Required Video: Domestic Abuse Survivors Speak Out (8:10 minutes) 

    12. IPV During COVID-19

    1. Exercise Questions

    2. Exercise Discussion

    1. Interview Techniques

    2. Screening Tools

    3. Assessment Considerations

    4. Required Video: Intimate Partner Violence Screening (10:42 minutes)

    5. Related Resources

About this course

  • $27.00
  • 52 lessons

Course Details

Course Description

This is the second module in a five-part series related to spousal/partner abuse (SPA), which is more commonly referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV). Throughout the series, the term “IPV” will be used predominantly; however, there will also be references to SPA and domestic violence (DV). The first module introduces IPV and explores its prevalence, types, and typical presentations, along with the common barriers to detecting IPV in clinical settings. Module 2 explores issues related to screening, assessing, and treating victims of IPV; safety planning; and legal and ethical issues related to IPV. Module 3 addresses issues related to the batterer, including risk factors, typologies, treatment, and recidivism. Module 4 explores issues related to the impact of IPV on children and teens, in addition to special issues related to teen dating violence. Module 5 explores IPV within the global context, including cultural factors that impact the reporting of IPV, and the rates of IPV in same-sex relationships, the military and law enforcement, and immigrant communities. Each module incorporates online content, short web-based video clips, case vignettes, reader exercises, and related resources for future reference and exploration.

Target Audience

California Mandated Pre-license Requirement: All five modules in this series can be used to meet the 15-hour pre-license requirement for coursework in spousal/partner abuse assessment and detection for California LCSW, LMFT, and LPCC licenses.

Continuing Education and Professional Development: This module can be taken alone or in combination with any of the other four modules in the five-part series as continuing education or professional development.

Learning Objectives

After completion of this course, readers will be able to do the following:

  • Identify the impact of chronic SPA/IPV on individuals, families, and communities.
  • Identify interview techniques and screening tools designed to elicit a history of SPA/IPV.
  • Identify current treatment and interventions related to SPA/IPV.
  • Identify federal and California laws related to SPA/IPV, including state mandatory reporting requirements.
  • Identify issues and strategies related to danger assessments and safety planning.
  • Identify a broad range of resources for victims of SPA/IPV and for professionals.

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