Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ARODV
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Summarize the types of other-directed violence that occur in domestic, community, and workplace settings.
Describe risk and protective factors that relate to other-directed violence.
Explain how to effectively assess an individual’s risk of other-directed violence.
Describe at least three interventions you can use to reduce the risk of other-directed violence in your setting.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Types of Other-Directed Violence
What is Other-Directed Violence?
Domestic Violence
Community Violence
Workplace Violence
Effects of Other-Directed Violence
Review
Summary
Section 3: Why Does Other-Directed Violence Occur?
Is Behavioral Health Linked to Violence?
Risk Factors
Warning Signs
Protective Factors
Review
Summary
Section 4: How to Assess for Other-Directed Violence
Self- and Other-Directed Violence
Purpose of a Violence Risk Assessment
When is a Risk Assessment Needed?
Risk Assessment Process
Violence Risk Assessment Screening Instruments
Examples of Violence Risk Assessment Screening Instruments
Review
Summary
Section 5: Interventions for Other-Directed Violence
Understanding the Purpose of Intervening
Managing Identified Risk
De-escalation
Clinical Skills Necessary for Effective De-escalation
De-escalation Strategies
Safety Planning
Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Expert Reviewer: Enna E. Taylor, PsyD.
Enna earned a Master of Sciences in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Forensic Concentration) in 2015. She has been licensed in California since 2017. She completed a one-year APA accredited internship with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Terminal Island, San Pedro, CA. She provided crisis intervention, treatment, and groups with severely mentally ill inmates, antisocial inmates, immigrant inmates, and those in segregated units. Enna currently works for Taylor Psychological Innovators as a forensic evaluator, a postdoc mentor, and chief of operations. The majority of her work involves conducting evaluations for federal and private immigration cases, criminal cases, and local police departments. She also provides treatment for different psychological disorders, offers consultation to attorneys, writes content, and develops strategy for business development. She volunteers with PHR's volunteer asylum network, and receives monthly training and consultation on immigration evaluations.
Instructor: Bryn Davis, LPC, MAC
Bryn Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynchburg College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She also holds a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Additionally, she is certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider. Prior to joining Relias in 2020, she served as Clinical Director of a community mental health agency, developed an intensive treatment program for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, and provided outpatient counseling focused on trauma-informed care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.