Course Code: REL-BHC-0-CBSUIPV
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the primary factors that explain the relationship between substance use and intimate partner violence.
Recognize three practical strategies for preventing or responding to IPV when substance use is involved, whether working with survivors or individuals who cause harm in relationships.
Outline:
Section 1: The Relationship Between Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence
How Are Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence Connected?
Person-Centered Language
Theoretical Models: Explaining the Complex Intersection
Substance Use Increases the Risk of Causing Harm in Relationships
Survivors Use Substances to Cope With Trauma
Suicide Risk
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Interventions for People Impacted by Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence
Interventions for Survivors
Screening
Practical and Holistic Support for Survivors
Interventions for People Who Cause Harm in Relationships
Addressing Substance Use and Trauma for People Who Cause Harm
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Duluth Model
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Advocacy and Legal Protections for Survivors of IPV
Overview of Victims and Legal Services for Survivors
Victims’ Services
Legal Protective Orders
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina. Kathryn has served on the NASW-NC Chapter Board of Directors and held leadership roles with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter, including board member and president. As board president and co-chair of the Charlotte Out of the Darkness Walk, she led the chapter to national recognition. She is the founder of Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, and serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert at Relias. With a background in psychotherapy, education, and advocacy in integrated care and community mental health, Kathryn has trained healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and other crisis interventions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to behavioral health and the professional development of those in the field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home, Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.