Learning Module: Care for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence

Care for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence

SELF STUDY LEARNING MODULE

CEU Credit: 3.0 contact hours
Approved for Continuing Chaplaincy Education

"Examination, inquiry, and analysis reveal that the depth of the injury to the psyche of a survivor of intimate violence rests squarely on relationship," wrote Kathy Manis Findley in her presentation on "Healing the Invisible Wounds: Scars of the Soul and Spirit (Case Studies of Intimate Violence)." She explains, "When relationship is violated and sacrament is dishonored, a person is left vulnerable and susceptible to the onslaught of illness, physical illness and mental illness."

In addition to the presentation by Ms. Findley, this seminar will also feature presentations by Dr. Richard Gilbert, "Ministry of Vulnerability: Pastoral Care Presence with Victims of Domestic Violence," and Dr. John Swinton, "Care of Persons, Care of Families: Some Pastoral and Theological Reflections on Violence within Families."

Through these presentations participants explore the ramifications of domestic violence and ways of ministry with persons who have experienced it.

This is also presented as an Online Seminar, which includes a reflective peer group dialogue for sharing resources and learning from others, for 12 contact hours. See the upcoming seminar schedule for the next offering.

Presentations:

Access to presentations requires WEOI membership or Learning Module registration. (Click here to register)

"Ministry of Vulnerability: Pastoral Care Presence with Victims of Domestic Violence"
by Richard Gilbert, Ph.D.
Director of Chaplaincy Services at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois
Care of Persons, Care of Families: Some Pastoral and Theological Reflections on Violence within Families"
by John Swinton, Ph.D.
Professor of Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland
"Healing the Invisible Wounds: Scars of the Soul and Spirit"
by Kathy Manis Findley, M.Div.
Executive Director of the Center for Healing and Hope in
Little Rock, Arkansas

Learning Objectives:

Following this learning module one should be able to

Listen carefully, intentionally, and non-judgmentally to the stories of domestic violence victims.
Develop pastoral responses on the basis of theological reflection.
See the threat domestic violence presents to the sacrament of relationship.
See the invisible wounds and the invisible victims in developing approaches to minister to families experiencing domestic violence.

Continuing Professional Education:

Certified Counselors and Social Workers (NBCC Approved)
Continuing Chaplaincy Education (CCEs)
Integrative Care CEUs (WEOI)

CEU Requirements:

Read through each of the presentations listed above.
Reflect on each in light of your own experience and context.
Write a 300-500 word summary of this self-reflection for each presentation responding to two of the following questions:
a) From your professional perspective, what are the most relevant issues addressed in this presentation?
b) Do you agree with this presenter’s perspective? Please use your professional experience to document why you do or do not agree.
c) Discuss ways that you might implement the ideas in this presentation within your professional setting.
d) Discuss how you might collaborate with professionals from fields other than your own, to address the issues discussed in this presentation?
Submit the CEU application with the written reflections.