Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.

Family Violence

- Working Towards Solutions (2 day)

Cancellation Policy

Registrations cancelled 7 or more days prior to the workshop are refundable, minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively you may receive a credit to attend a future training. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at anytime you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. In this case, please notify CTRI of the name of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrolment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only. Please make travel arrangements with this in mind.

Limited Seating

Register Early! To better facilitate group interaction, seating is limited to 60 participants in most workshops.

You Will Receive

A spiral bound training manual and workshop certificate as well as morning and afternoon refreshments. Participants are on their own for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM.

Concerns and Grievances

If concerns arise throughout your interaction with the CTRI office or our workshop please contact the CTRI office directly at 204-452-9199 or info@ctinstitute.com

Special Accommodations
for Disabilities

Please contact the CTRI office directly at 204-452-9199 or info@ctrinstitute.com to discuss any special needs accommodations you may require to have a positive learning experience.

Continuing Education

This workshop is approved for credit with Canadian Counseling Association and Canadian Professional Counselors Association.

Credit hours: A two day workshop earns 11 continuing education hours and a one day workshop earns 5.5 hours. A certificate will be awarded upon the completion of the workshop.

Family violence occurs in every community and culture and has profound effects on every person it touches. This workshop examines different forms of violence within family relationships including psychological/emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Assessment areas will be explored to understand the impact on individuals, relationships and communities. Interventions will be explored for working with those who perpetrate violence as well as those who are abused, with the goal of moving beyond shame and hurt to the restoration of relationships and prevention of further violence. Finally, participants will learn specific interventions for promoting safety with children, adults and in relationships.

Register for this workshop Online -or- by Mail or Fax

Workshop Outline

Day 1
  • Family Violence: Overview and Language
  • Prevalence of Family Violence
  • Myths of Family Violence
  • Healthy Relationship Goals
  • Theories on Causes of Family Violence
  • Multiple Dimensions to the Use of Violence
  • Risk and Protective Factors
  • Impact of Family Violence
  • Attachment Bonds in Relationships
  • Expanding our View
  • Barriers to Addressing Violence for Helpers
  • Key Helper Skills for Fostering Change
  • Working toward Solutions
  • Assessment of Family Violence
  • Prominent Risk Factors
  • Assessment of Adult Relationships
  • When is Couple Counselling Appropriate?
Day 2
  • Children and Family Violence
  • Assessment of Families
  • Strategies for Supporting Famlies Ending Violence
  • Steps for Safety
  • Working with Adults who Use Abuse
  • Steps for Building Secure Bonds
  • Strategies for Working with Children
  • Community Healing
  • Where to From Here
  • Impact of theWork on Helpers

Target Audience

This is an introductory-intermediate workshop intended for counselors, family support workers, mental health workers, community workers and others supporting families working to heal from and prevent further family violence.

Method of Delivery

Lecture, personal reflection, video, case study review and small group discussion

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the impact of family violence on individuals, relationships and communities.
  • Define types of violence within various family relationships.
  • Identify steps for intervention in family violence with adults and children.
  • Describe key assessment areas for victims and offenders of family violence.
  • Identify steps for prevention of family violence relevant for participants’ own community.
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