Navigating Domestic Abuse & Violence, a foundational course

Foundations for Safety and Well-Being with Strength and Awareness

Created by: Deborah Casey
Being Well Naturally with Holistic Therapy

What Will I Learn?

• This course provides students specific key areas:
• A brief history of domestic abuse and violence
• Current demographics and Statistics of domestic violence
• Defining and types of domestic abuse and violence
• Signs of Domestic Abuse
• Impacts of Domestic Abuse on the Victim
• Impacts of Domestic Abuse on Children and Young People
• Taking Action and Offering Support
• Clares law, Marac, Safeguarding
• A brief personal experience and some case studies
• Coercive control, stalking and the impact upon the health and well-being of the victims
• The cycle of abuse and violence
• The signs and symptoms your being abused!
• The Impact of Covid-19 on domestic abuse

Requirements

• Students taking this course will require computer equipment and internet connection, support from a counsellor should they have experienced Domestic abuse and violence and this course triggers any memories or creates flashbacks.

Target audience

• Students may find this an excellent foundation course to further learning in this subject matter.
• Students who may benefit from this course are those who are in the health professions who would appreciate the view and experience of those who have experience harm and injury.
• Also those who are required to identify and report suspicions and escalate concerns may find this a useful course. ,
• This course could support holistic therapists, who's clients may inform them of abuse occurring, and anyone who is interested in developing knowledge base and skills in this area.