Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 2:15 pm ET / 8:00 am – 11:15 am PT
Format:   Live interactive training offered via Zoom

CE Eligibility: 3 Clinical CE Credit Hours

Presented by: Chris Huffine, PsyD (See Bio)

You must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation to be eligible for CE credits. If you seek only psychology credits, the evaluation is optional, and you can remain anonymous.

Online Training Description:

Many professionals recognize the harm caused by domestic violence, but may not realize that it can go beyond the obvious physical incidents. In reality, domestic violence often includes more subtle patterns of abuse and coercive control that can easily be missed when attention is focused solely on the presenting problem. When this happens, the accuracy of assessments and the effectiveness of treatment may be compromised, and the safety and wellbeing of clients and others can be at risk. In many situations, simply asking the right questions at the right time can help prevent life‑altering harm, as well as the anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns that can arise in the context of domestic violence.

Dr. Chris Huffine is the Executive Director of Allies in Change, an organization dedicated to increasing awareness and providing education about healthy relationships with oneself and others. He has specialized in the field of domestic violence for over 30 years. He developed this training to support professionals from diverse disciplines who carry the critical responsibility of screening for and intervening in domestic violence.

In this training, Dr. Huffine:

• Explains how to routinely and safely screen clients for domestic violence, whether they are experiencing harm or have caused harm to others.
• Provides guidance on what to do when screening indicates the presence of domestic violence.
• Offers a clear, step‑by‑step approach to working with individuals affected by domestic violence, including victims and those who have offended, even when this is not your primary area of expertise or clinical focus.

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

1) Apply screening for domestic abuse victimization and perpetration in your clients.
2) Identify concrete steps to take to provide assistance and support to those individuals dealing with domestic violence in their lives.
3) Explain how to adapt traditional therapeutic interventions when domestic violence is present.
4) Demonstrate strategies to prevent the exacerbating or colluding with any domestic violence a client is experiencing or perpetrating.

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.

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

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