Clinicians who work in the field of domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence or domestic abuse, understand how confusing and controversial it can be. Practitioners who refer out or have limited knowledge and experience in this area may not understand the myths and misinformation that often impede treatment. Decades of research and clinical experience have uncovered information that has led to new interventions and improved professionals' abilities to address this difficult subject.



In this two-hour continuing education web conference, Dr. David Wexler will debunk common myths surrounding domestic violence and share innovative approaches for treating both offenders and victims. Dr. Wexler is the executive director of the non-profit Relationship Training Institute and has over 30 years of experience in the field of domestic violence. He will help attendees understand research that discredits four of the most common domestic violence myths, including:





Attendees will learn more about these myths as well as how to challenge them. Dr. Wexler will explain innovative treatment approaches and how clinicians can use reality-based perspectives to better serve offenders, victims, couples, and the children who experience domestic violence.  



This intermediate instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians:




  1. Recognize the range of types and motivations for partner abuse. 

  2. Summarize contemporary perspectives about female abusers.

  3. Describe aspects of counter-intuitive victim behavior.

  4. Apply effective interventions with both male and female victims of abuse.

  5. Utilize therapeutic strategies to treat difficult and abusive men more effectively.



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How the Web Conference Works

Before the scheduled event, all registered attendees will be sent a reminder email from GoodTherapy.org with specific instructions on how to log in to the web conference center, as well as links to optional handout materials if applicable. 



To attend the event, registered attendees will log in to the web conference center using a computer or device (smartphone or tablet with internet access) and calling in to the teleconference line on a phone. Attendees will be able to ask live audio questions via phone and/or submit text chat questions via their computer or device. Attendees who are logged in to the event center will be able to see live streaming video and/or document sharing. Alternatively, attendees may dial in to the teleconference line only, though attendees dialing in by phone only will be unable to ask questions. 



At the conclusion of this event, participants will receive an email with information about how to request a CE certificate in the GoodTherapy.org Member's Area. To confirm attendance, participants must enter the start and end codes announced at the beginning and end of the live presentation. Participants will also be prompted to complete an online survey evaluating the event. Participants will need to complete this online survey within six days after the event. Once completed, participants will be able to download a copy of their CE certificate instantly. 



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Continuing Education (CE) Information

Two CE contact hours will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety. 

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Registration Information

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Meet the Presenter

David B. Wexler, PhD

David B. Wexler, PhD is a clinical psychologist in San Diego who specializes in the treatment of relationships in conflict. Dr. Wexler is the executive director of the non-profit Relationship Training Institute, which provides education and treatment internationally for relationship development as well as the prevention and treatment of relationship violence. He has served twice as the Clinical and Administrative Supervisor for the NIMH-sponsored research study of domestic violence in the Navy.



Dr. Wexler has authored the internationally-recognized domestic violence treatment manual: the newly revised and updated The STOP Program—Third Edition. He has also trained thousands of community professionals, military personnel, and law enforcement officials through extensive seminars on The STOP Program model. Dr. Wexler’s other publications include:





Dr. Wexler is also the former Chairman of the Treatment & Intervention Committee of the San Diego Domestic Violence Council and has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award for Treatment by this Council. The California Psychological Association has also designated him as a Master Lecturer and he received CPA’s Distinguished Contribution to Psychology award. Dr. Wexler recently received the prestigious award of Practitioner of the Year from the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, a division of the American Psychological Association. 



Dr. Wexler has been featured on Dr. Phil and the TODAY show, as well as in the Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, “O” magazine, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Men’s Health. Psychotherapy Networker Magazine featured his article about men in therapy in their May/June 2010 issue.



For more information about Dr. Wexler and his work, please visit www.rtiprojects.org.



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