Domestic Violence in our Community with Bea Esbit, Melissa Jones, Maggie Caffery and Muncie Harper

Presented by Bea Esbit, Melissa Jones, Maggie Caffery and Muncie Harper 

This presentation will provide an overview of the domestic violence services in Sonoma County. The YWCA works in partnership with many private and public agencies that serve individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. We will explore how the family system is affected by domestic violence and address key dynamics in relationships that can cause or sustain violent practices. A critical element in beginning treatment is the assessment phase. We will present an approach that enables the therapist to assess readiness and capacity for group and individual work. You will receive suggestions for the work of stabilization and trauma treatment, we will discuss interventions you can use with trauma survivors.

10:30 - 11:00 Social networking and registration

Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.

CEU Certificate: You must stay for the entire meeting to receive your certificate. Course certificates will be awarded at the end of the meeting, upon receipt of the completed course evaluation. Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hrs of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Grievances: direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.