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Learn the myths about strangulation, the science behind it, the stages victims go through, the symptoms of strangulation and how we can help. Online, flex hours, 3-5 hours of time over a two week period. For your professional knowledge or ARMS Leader Recertification. This topic should be taught in medical fields, especially ER or urgent care, in police training, for all counselors, pastoral, marriage, and general counseling. I knew if you were strangled long enough you'd die. I didn't realize how quickly and how much damage to the brain it costs. I look forward to learning more and being wiser and aware of the possibilty in my classes. Good to know that I will know what to say and how to help any woman in my classes. -Claudia This course had a lot of information and knowledge. So glad that strangulation is now being identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence. To be able to understand the difference between choking and strangulation. Strangulation is an ultimate form of power and control over a victim's next breath. It can have a devastating psychological effect or a potentially fatal outcome. This is a course to put in our toolbox and be able to identify and understand. Thank you. -Sonja T This was incredibly informative. I wasn't sure how an entire course could be written on this one criminal subject, but you have done it - and it was interesting and educational...Thank you for bringing up strangulation during intimacy - I have heard of it but wouldn't have known what to say before reading this information. I also appreciated the section regarding a victim's retelling of the incident - that they may have memory loss, appear confused, etc. Friends have also reported their own memory loss to me, and had been shamed for it. I can now offer them reassurance that this is normal. Thank you for handling such a violent and criminal subject so thoroughly. We will all benefit from this training. -Ruthanne-
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. -
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These mini-lessons include 6 videos (with handouts and resources) equalling about 1.5 hours of training time. (Note that two lessons are repeated in the "Helping Clients Learn & Heal" Class) . Once purchased, buyer will have access to them for 60 days time. If you are with an organization, your staff members and volunteers may also watch these lessons without making additional purchases. After purchasing you will receive an email (we will send to the email listed on your order form) within 2 business days with the URL to visit and your password. If you need this information before then or you do not receive it (please check junk and promo folders), email or call 866-262-9284. These lessons are intended to help you learn some basics about domestic violence, how it affects us all, how to recognize it, how to start healing and much more. Included are many handouts and articles that are copyrighted by ARMS - Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services. These lessons are not to be posted on social media or shared with people outside of your organization. The password will be changed regularly (please contact us at 866-262-9284 if your alloted time to watch is not expired and you cannot access it). If others want to view these lessons, please have them purchase their own access. By watching the below lessons and accessing the resources, you are agreeing to these terms. Thank you for wanting to learn more and please do not hesitate to call us at 866-262-9284 or email for additional resources and/or recovery group information.These lessons include:
Healthy, Unhealthy, Toxic or Personality Disorder? We discuss the difference between normal relationship conflict, domestic abuse and narcissism. We address four ways that we deal with conflict in appropriately and how we can change that. Recognizing the Cycle of Abuse. In this lesson, you will learn to recognize the cycle of abuse. If a person can recognize it, they can step out of this repetitive cycle and ultimately end the abuse in their life. (Note: This lesson is repeated in "Helping Clients Learn & Heal") Understanding Power & Control. During this lesson, we will discuss the eight ways most abusive behaviors present themselves. You will receive an in-depth understanding of psychological abuse, property abuse verbal abuse and much more. (Note: This lesson is repeated in "Helping Clients Learn & Heal") 17 Warning Signs of Unhealthy People. In this lesson, you will learn to recognize some of the most common warning signs of abusive people and how to disengage from those in your life who are not the best for you. Signs of Abuse & Trafficking in Others. We explain why most deny abuse, and will guide you to a better way to determine potential abuse, including signs of potential abuse in a client from childhood to a current intimate relationship. We will also cover possible warning signs that someone has been trafficked. Can an Abuser Change? As experts in the field of domestic violence, we will draw on the two decades of experience in working with those who abuse, as well as research. We will also answer the question, “What if he'she doesn’t change?”This course includes sixty days of access for you and people in your organization who wish to learn more.
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These mini-lessons include 6 videos (with handouts and resources) equalling about 1.5 hours of training time. (Note that two lessons are repeated in the "Abuse Awareness & Recovery" Class). Once purchased, buyer will have access to them for 60 days time. If you are with an organization, your staff members and volunteers may also watch these lessons without making additional purchases. After purchasing, you will receive an email (we will send to the email listed on your order form) within 2 business days with the URL to visit and your password. If you need this information before then or you do not receive it (please check junk and promo folders), email or call 866-262-9284. We are open M-F, 8-5 Pacific time. These lessons are intended to help you learn how to help clients or others affected by domestic abuse. Although clinicians often ask on intake forms if there is abuse in the home, the most common answer received is "no". But in reality, 3 or 4 out 10 clients have been affected by domestic abuse, whether they understand it or not. Included are many handouts and articles that are copyrighted by ARMS - Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services. These lessons are not to be posted on social media or shared with people outside of your organization. The password will be changed regularly (please contact us at 866-262-9284 if your alloted time to watch is not expired and you cannot access it). If others want to view these lessons, please have them purchase their own access. By watching the below lessons and accessing the resources, you are agreeing to these terms. Thank you for wanting to learn more and please do not hesitate to call us at 866-262-9284 or email for additional resources and/or recovery group information.These lessons include:
How Domestic Violence Affects Your Ministry. In this first lesson, you will gain understanding about how vast domestic violence is based on national statistics. You be able to better recognize that many of the people you work with have been or are being abused, regardless of the intake forms. You will learn about the impact of abuse on women and children, and how it seems to pass from one generation to the next. Recognizing the Cycle of Abuse. In this lesson, you will learn to recognize the cycle of abuse. If a person can recognize it, they can step out of this repetitive cycle and ultimately end the abuse in their life. (Note: this lesson is repeated in "Abuse Awareness & Recovery") Understanding Power & Control. During this lesson, we will discuss the eight ways most abusive behaviors present themselves. You will receive an in-depth understanding of psychological abuse, property abuse verbal abuse and much more. (Note: this lesson is repeated in "Abuse Awareness & Recovery") Signs of Abuse & Trafficking in Your Clients. We will guide you to a better way to determine potential abuse, including signs of potential abuse in a client from childhood to a current intimate relationship. We will also cover possible warning signs that a client has been trafficked. You’ll gain some practical ways to begin addressing abuse even if your client doesn’t see it. Understanding the Barriers to Leaving Domestic Abuse. There are numerous barriers victims must overcome in order to find their way out of an abusive relationship. This is a complex issue with no easy or simple solutions. In this lesson we cover what a victim is thinking, the obstacles they must overcome, and what prevents themfrom reaching out. How to Help Your Clients. In this lesson we will talk about ways we should and shouldn’t advocate when working with a client who is experiencing domestic abuse. We will discuss how you can walk alongside them, encouraging them in the difficult but healthy choices that need to be made and helping them in their healing process. We will also dicuss varied healing modalities.This course includes sixty days of access for you and people in your organization who wish to learn more.
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ABOUT THE CLASS: Mental health issues are common amongst trauma and abuse survivors. Learn how to recognize signs of various mental health disorders, as well as the (less common) personality disorders. Discover how to help lessen the effects on other group members and how to help your affected group members the most.
-Recognizing mental health and personality disorders
-Dealing with them effectively during group
-Preventing disorders from affecting others
-Knowing when to refer to other resources
-& much more...
Online, flex hours, 3-5 hours of time over a two week period. For your professional knowledge or ARMS Leader Recertification.
Every year I think this is the best course yet and it is the same this year. The subject matter is so relevant in our culture as well as the ARMS groups. In addition to the mental health definitions, I really liked the sections that spoke to how the leader can best support people who might have these mental health issues. I appreciated being able to access and review the supporting ARMS documents with just a click. I also liked seeing, hearing and reading the information to implant it deeper into my understanding. Thank you so much for putting these amazing trainings together for us. They are well worth the continuing education fee. -KO The course was excellent! I enjoyed the curriculum and it stuck to the objectives set out in the syllabus. The tools learned in this course will be so helpful to use in group meetings. This course gave me a better awareness of mental health issues and other issues that I had no information on. -BernettaI liked the information of the course, it is very beneficial for the population we serve. -Vera
I appreciate the straightforward information, the lists that we can refer to and the examples of what it might look like in our groups. Rick’s videos were also really good! I also appreciate the reminder that the enemy doesn’t want us to continue with this ministry. -Sarah
This course was very informative to me. I have heard a lot of the mental health terms before, but did not know the true definitions and traits of them. I appreciated the YouTube video not only addressing the disorders, but also informing us how to respond in our groups to individuals who are displaying any of them. -Sonya
