Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 3:30 pm ET / 8:00 am – 12:30 pm PT

Presented by: Nil Buckley, MA, LAC, LPC, DVCS, NBCC, ACS (See Bio)

To be eligible for a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation form within 24 hours following the live event.

Please note: This training is not eligible for CE credits.

Online Training Description:

Compassion, Accountability, Reflection, and Empathy are the fundamental elements harnessed by the CARE method to build lasting behavioral change in those who commit domestic violence. When applied effectively, the CARE method aligns with the risk, need, and responsivity principles. Developed by Nil Buckley, this person-centered approach integrates elements of motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral treatment, and draws from contemporary neuroscience and internal family systems therapy.

In this training, Ms. Buckley introduces the CARE method and discusses its development. She emphasizes the importance of a person-centered approach to engagement, particularly in the treatment of justice-involved clients. These individuals often have histories of trauma, exhibit rigid cognitive styles, possess limited coping skills, and may struggle to trust professionals. Ms. Buckley explores these client characteristics and provides insight into how involvement with the criminal justice system can influence those characteristics.

The training then covers the CARE method in detail, addressing topics such as identifying triggers, building emotional intelligence, understanding intergenerational trauma, enhancing communication skills, and recognizing cognitive distortions. Ms. Buckley highlights the importance of relational dynamics, including healthy conflict resolution and the impact of substance abuse on relationships, and she suggests strategies for addressing warning signs of relational decline.

Additionally, Ms. Buckley outlines five common errors professionals make in domestic violence treatment and examines how implicit biases among practitioners can affect not only clients but those who have been harmed by their actions.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1) Identify common client characteristics relevant to domestic violence treatment.
2) Describe five frequent mistakes professionals make in domestic violence interventions.
3) Recognize implicit biases and understand their impact on clinical effectiveness.
4) Apply strategies to reduce client defensiveness and resistance.
5) Conduct treatment in ways that minimize the risk of further harm to others.

We can refund your training fee up to 24 hours prior to the start of the training.

Interactive Follow-Up Meeting

Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.

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