Online | Domestic Violence & Trauma Bonding
Part of The Domestic Violence Series
It is often believed that intimate partners are the only victims of domestic violence. However, children can also be involved and are victims. Out of 100 reported cases of domestic violence in San Diego, 37% of them involved children. Child Welfare Services (CWS) has seen first‐hand how domestic violence can impact families. In 32.8% of the family assessments made by CWS in 2017, domestic violence was a factor.
There are many forms to domestic violence. Understanding the different types of abusive acts and the impacts it can have on the victims psychologically can help to better support those families with more care, compassion, and understanding.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez, VMR Therapy
Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is the founder of VMR Therapy, Safe Solutions, and Tac Talk. In addition, she is a police psychologist, licensed marriage & family therapist, clinical supervisor, court expert, and internationally certified domestic violence trainer. Dr. Rodriguez is recognized as one of the lead specialists in Domestic Violence, First Responder Treatment, Suicide Prevention, and Critical Incidents (Shootings, Infant & Child Deaths, Overdoses, etc.). Agencies which Dr.
Rodriguez works with include Child Protective Services (CPS) and State & Local Law Enforcement Agencies. Dr. Rodriguez is committed to continuing to create fresh, advanced, and innovative ways of treatment methods.
Description: Define trauma bonding and understand its role in the dynamics of abusive relationships, particularly in the context of domestic violence.Recognize the signs and characteristics of trauma bonding in survivors of domestic violence, including loyalty to the abuser, minimization of abuse, and difficulty leaving the relationship. Understand the potential long-term consequences of trauma bonding on survivors’ mental health, self-esteem, and ability to form healthy relationships, and much more about the complexities of domestic violence.
Registration will close on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 7 am
***Please Note: This class will be facilitated on the Zoom platform.
Internet access and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone is required to attend.
The link to attend this class will be provided the day of class via email.
Please follow the link below for a brief tutorial on how to sign up for a free Zoom account.
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