Treatment of Men and Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence

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CE Course Description

This course explores effective interventions for treating men and women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). It is designed to equip social workers, psychologists, therapists, and counselors with the tools to address the complicated and diverse landscape of the impact of abuse. Participants will examine the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of IPV, understand the dynamics of abusive relationships, and explore trauma-informed, culturally sensitive methods of healing. The course examines evidence-based practices, including individual and group therapy, safety planning, empowerment tactics, and interagency collaboration. Ethical considerations, advocacy, and addressing barriers to recovery will also be emphasized to support professionals in fostering resilience and long-term rehabilitation for survivors.

Author: April Chen, LMSW

CE Course Objectives

  1. Identify key impacts of intimate partner violence (IPV), which recognize the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of IPV on survivors and discover the dynamics of abusive relationships.
  2. Describe trauma-informed and culturally sensitive interventions using evidence-based practices, including individual and group therapy techniques, safety planning, and empowerment strategies to support survivors.
  3. Recognize ethical and collaborative approaches to care that identify ethical considerations in IPV treatment and strategies for effective interagency collaboration to enhance survivor safety and recovery outcomes.
CE Course Outline
  1. Introduction – 2 minutes
  2. Dynamics of Abusive Relationships – 3 minutes
  3. Exploring Attachment Theory and Intimate Partner Violence – 3 minutes
  4. Neurobiology of Trauma and Intimate Partner Violence – 4 minutes
  5. IPV and the Development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – 2 minutes
  6. Assessment Methods for Intimate Partner Violence – 5 minutes
  7. Case Study #1: Assessing Potential Intimate Partner Violence – 5 minutes
  8. Considerations for the Medical and Social Work Team – 2 minutes
  9. Examining the Cycle of Abuse – 3 minutes
  10. Case Study #2: Escaping the Cycle of IPV – 3 minutes
    • Case Study #2 Application Questions
    • Case Study #2 Answers
  11. Empowering IPV Victims Toward Resilience – 5 minutes
  12. Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) – 3 minutes
  13. Economic Empowerment – 2 minutes
  14. Social Support and Community Resources – 2 minutes
  15. Coping Strategies and Psychological Support – 3 minutes
  16. Legal Advocacy and Policy Support – 4 minutes
  17. Conclusion and References – 3 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course Level: Introductory

Social Work Approval

Social Work CE Credit for this course is offered with the following approvals. Many state boards of social work will accept the approvals listed. Provider Approvals by state and license type can be found here.

  • Quantum Units Education is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, CAMFT Provider #89970, to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEP. Quantum Units Education maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
  • Florida board for Social Workers CE Provider #50-8650 (Quantum 'immediately' reports CE Credits to Florida licensees) 
  • Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, License No. 159.001261 approved CE Sponsor
  • Ohio CSWMFTB #RCST091701 approved CE Provider
  • Texas Board of SWE #5070 approved CE Provider

To see other approvals in your state, see our state by state provider approval listings here.

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Added On: 01/15/2026

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