Foster Care Training

This course will provide an overview and introduction (or refresher) on the impact of domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) on families and children for both new and experienced clinicians. DV/IPV work truly starts where the client is; the work touches on multiple theories from the work of Dr. Bruce Perry to Harm Reduction to Attachment theory to CBT and EMDR. This training provides statistical information and current and past research to illustrate just how many people in the U.S are impacted daily by DV. This training utilizes slides, videos, vignettes, discussion of anonymized cases, and small and large group discussions to bring this issue to life. The training helps participants see just how widespread this problem has been historically, how it impacts people of all gender identities, ages and ethnicities, and what they can do to assist clients at any Stage of Change in their process.