Description & Objectives

Continuing Education Hours: 2.5 CEs for LPC, SW, LMFT, and Psychologists - NBCC Approved

Description: On average a survivor of domestic violence will leave and return to the abusive partner approximately seven to eleven times. For those working with survivors to support them; this can be disconcerting and frustrating. The reality is that the decision to leave is a process that is just as frustrating and daunting for the survivor. It is a process of shifting mindset and battling uncertainty.

This program provides insight into the process of change and strategies to support the survivor on the road to "moving on" and taking back their lives.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to discuss the stages of change for the survivor.
  • Participants will be able to discuss strategies to coach the survivor through each stage to build self-efficacy.
  • Participants will be able to discuss the intersection of the trauma experienced and the decision to "move on" and the factors associated with healing and pursuing a post traumatic growth mindset.

Instructor

Thecia Jenkins

Thecia Jenkins is an international speaker, consultant, and author teaching non-profits and small businesses to equip their leadership and teams to deliver client services that are affirming and inclusive while also building self-care for themselves. Thecia is a certified emotional intelligence practitioner and behavioral consultant and has over twenty-five years in social services as a program and human resources director. Thecia is passionate about delivering transformational programming that challenges professionals to increase their self-awareness, manage change, connect with others, and embrace diversity to build high-achieving teams that produce bold outcomes. She does this through keynotes, success workshops, consulting, and coaching.