Description & Objectives

Continuing Education Hours: 1.5 CEs for LPC, SW, LMFT, and Psychologists - NBCC Approved

Description: Living as a differently-abled individual can come with a plethora of barriers across every aspect of life. This training will discuss these barriers and the ways in which they may create additional vulnerability for women, with a specific focus on the risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) and the trauma that accompanies it. This dialogue will touch on the unique adversities that impact this population and address risk factors that may interfere with obtaining services geared toward healing. The presenters will provide current literature, in addition to assessments and tools, with the goal of the participant being able to better understand ways to engage, support, and advocate for differently-abled women who experience IPV.  

Learning Objectives:

  • The learner will be encouraged to challenge their own views and understanding related to individuals who are differently-abled. 
  • The learner will discuss social and cultural attitudes, and considerations when engaging and supporting differently-abled individuals experiencing IPV. 
  • The learner will be able to identify currently empirically supported intervention techniques to utilize with differently-abled individuals experiencing IPV. 
  • The learner will be informed of best practices when providing resources and/or advocating for differently-abled individuals who are vulnerable to, or are experiencing IPV.

Instructors

Psy. D Darius Campinha-Bacote

Dr. Darius Campinha-Bacote (Dr. C) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who received both his Master’s and Doctorate of Psychology at the School of Professional Psychology located in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Campinha-Bacote completed a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center where he co-facilitated groups, conducted assessments, and provided individual therapy to residents who were currently detained. Currently, Dr. Campinha-Bacote is the program manager for Dallas County’s Functional Family Therapy (FFT) program, and has private practices located in both Bedford and Ft. Worth. He focuses on individual, couples, and family therapies, in addition to conducting evaluations for veterans.

Katelyn Fuller

Katelyn Fuller is a licensed master social worker who received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) located in Arlington, Texas. She completed an undergraduate internship at the UTA Center for Addiction Recovery Studies conducting parenting groups, providing case management, and facilitating various classes. Additionally, she completed a graduate internship at the Dallas County Court Visitor’s Program conducting court reports for differently-abled individuals under legal guardianship. She is currently the Medicaid Specialist for Dallas County Juvenile Department, and continues to fuel her broadening passion for serving individuals and communities by volunteering and conducting various trainings.