GCU Intimate Partner Violence Trauma/ Abuse Safety Planning Discussions
250 words and 2 references for each discussion.
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1) Tolliver Anderson
Topic 4 DQ 1 (Obj. 4.1)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health concern. It is essential that counselors can identify and respond to IPV victims competently (Jackson-Cherry & Erford, 2018). According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey twenty-two percent of women and fourteen percent of men endure physical violence by their intimate partner in his/her lifetime (Jackson-Cherry & Erford, 2018). An understanding of IPV can help crisis counselors in using more practical and suitable interventions when working with victims of IPV. I think it is necessary for the counselor to assess each family member for domestic violence that includes both partners and children. Children who become exposed to IPV can experience negative results such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem, aggressive behavior, and difficulty in school (Jackson-Cherry & Erford, 2018). In some states when a child is exposed to IPV, it could be considered child abuse and should be reported to authorities. When assessing a client for IPV, the counselor should not ask the client about the violence in front of the abuser doing so can increase harm to the client (Jackson-Cherry & Erford, 2018). And the counselor should not suggest to the client to end his/her relationship as a safe way out of the relationship because injury to the client may increase (Jackson-Cherry & Erford, 2018). However, the client/counselor should come up with an emergency plan in case s/he needs to escape quickly.
Reference
Jackson-Cherry, L. R., & Erford, B. T. (2018). Crisis assessment, intervention, and prevention (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
2) Teressa DeJean
Topic 4 DQ 1 (Obj. 4.1)
Hello Everyone,
Clients who are victims of trauma/ abuse generally display signs, and during intake, therapists ask clients specifically if they are in danger. Therefore, we rely on the client’s ability to be open and honest. We subconsciously assess every client for domestic violence, and as trained professionals, we should be able to identify signs of various forms of abuse. We should also be able to assess the probability for injury. Unstructured clinical decision making is probably still the most widely used approach to spousal violence risk assessment, and this method involves no constraints or guidelines for the evaluator; decisions are based on the exercise of professional discretion and usually are justified according to the qualifications and experience of the professional who makes them; thus, professionals must trust their intuition or “gut “ when determining who is or who is not dangerous (Kropp, 2008). For example, clients who experience physical abuse generally have bruises in different stages of healing. Clients who experience emotional abuse are usually quiet, withdrawn, or uncommunicative. We simply have to be aware of the signs, and use our instincts to determine the client’s level of risk and provide the necessary treatment.
Tess
References
Kropp, P. R. (2008). Intimate partner violence risk assessment and management.Violence and Victims, 23(2), 202-20. doi:http://dx.doi.org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1891/0886-“¦
3) Kylee Palmer
Topic 4 DQ 2 (Obj. 4.2)
Safety planning is a unique process and should always be treated as such. Not every person experiencing IPV will call for the same interventions. It is important to tailor safety plans to every person’s situation to best serve as well as support them. Things that a counselor and client will identify together are support systems, safety locations and if law enforcement should be called. Support systems can include friends, family, support groups, behavioral health workers, etc. Safety locations can also be home-based or in the community. Local shelters and safe houses should be reviewed. Additionally, a counselor needs to review that a safety plan does not guarantee the safety of the IPV victim (Jackson-Cherry & Erford, 2018). Situations may include having a safety plan for before, when, or after you leave an abusive relationship. It could also be when something bad happens and you’re afraid. A plan can also include what to take with you when you leave. The biggest piece, in my opinion, is what to do when you are emotionally dysregulated. A counselor and client can make a list of grounding techniques for them to read when they need help or make flashcards to keep as a reminder. A good way to remember what to cover is the who, what, when, and where topics.
Jackson-Cherry, L. R., & Erford, B. T. (2018). Crisis assessment, intervention, and prevention (3rded.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. ISBN-13: 9780134522715
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4) Tarneshala Cowans
Topic 4 DQ 1 (Obj. 4.1)
Class,
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