Instructor: Philip M. Stahl, PhD, ABPP Approved for 4 Hours of CE Credit Fulfills License and Custody Evaluator Requirements High Resolution Video and Downloadable Slides
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New and Completely Updated for 2009!

This new 4-hour course is designed to satisfy California Rules of Court 5.225 and 5.230 requirements for 2009 or 2010 to become eligible or continue to perform child custody evaluations. Throughout the course, internationally recognized expert, Philip M. Stahl, PhD, ABPP, focuses on the most recent research associated with Domestic Violence in family law cases. Dr. Stahl identifies the concept of differentiation of different types of domestic violence, the forms it takes, and the most recent and comprehensive research associated with this violence which reveal that "One Size Does Not Fit All". By focusing on the differentiated forms of violence, he also identifies important differences between Coercive Controlling Violence (CCV), Situational Couples Violence (SCV), and Separation Instigated Violence (SIV). Finally, in response to popular demand, a bonus section is included with state-by-state downloadable PDF files for all 50 states and DC that detail local laws and regulations. This course is offered in three convenient Online and CD formats available below.

Course Objectives

Overall Goals: To conform to the California requirements associated with the annual domestic violence update, and to to promulgate the most recent research associated with domestic violence in divorcing families.

Objectives: Completion of the 4-hour course will enhance your ability to:

•  Learn about the context of integrating domestic violence research between the community research samples and the shelter research samples.
•  Differentiate and identify the features of Coercive Controlling Violence.
•  Differentiate and identify the features of Situational Couples Violence.
•  Differentiate and identify the features of Separation Instigated Violence.
•  Recognize the gender differences associated with these types of family violence.
•  Recognize the impact of each of these types of violence on children.
•  Recognize the importance of the 5 P's (Primary Perpetrator, Potency, Pattern, Parenting Issues, and Perspective of the Child) in understanding the impact of the violence on children.
•  Recognize the impact of the 3 R's (Reflection, Responsibility, and Repair) associated with the appropriate parenting plan for children.

Registration Information $80.00 $80.00 $50.00

CE Approval Information This course fulfills 4 hours of California required Custody Evaluation training, and 4 hours Continuing Education credit for licensed mental health professionals in most states. Approved for Custody Evaluators by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Approved for Psychologists by the American Psychological Association. Approved for MFTs and LCSWs by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Read More...   View Our Course Samples Now !