Part 2 occurs on an online platform and lasts 5 weeks. This portion is flexible time, as long as you complete your work within the week it is due. ABOUT THE DVAT ONLINE TRAINING MODULES 5 Weeks-Online Modules Required Reading: “Why Does He Do That?” by Lundy Bancroft Module 1: The Effects of Abuse on Women and Children Study how many isolated issues are not recognized as effects of the trauma of the abuse women and children are facing. You will understand how domestic violence impacts mental health for both children and adults, even when they are only witnesses of abuse or controlling behavior. Module 2: Understanding the Mentality of an Abuser Discover the top warning signs of an abuser and learn what to ask your group members to help determine if change in their abuser is possible. You will review the tactics that abusers commonly used and discover how power and control can be misused. Module 3: Risk Assessments & Safety Planning Learn about a Danger Assessment and when it is appropriate. Learn how to ask questions in a group setting to determine risk to a group member. Understand how ARMS uses safety planning and what is recommended for a safe exit from an abusive situation. Module 4: Trauma’s Impact on the Brain Understand how our brains physically change with abuse and trauma and how to work with group members who are struggling. Learn some common “triggered responses” and the best way to deal with each one. Study The Drama Triangle and learn what role you most naturally move into as well as how to change your natural inclinations to healthy and helpful responses within your group. Module 5: Group Dynamics and Leadership Boundaries Video segments of do’s and don’ts within a group will be shown to help you best understand how to work with this those who have experienced abuse. Study how to be the most helpful versus using enabling or rescuing techniques. We also cover ARMS-approved guidelines for running groups, provide a final quiz and request a course survey from participants.