Full course description
Description
This training explores the complex psychological dynamics of denial in domestic violence situations, using the lived experience of survivor Megan Sanchez Warner. Participants will gain insight into the warning signs of escalating abuse, the impact of denial, and the critical risk factors for lethality in abusive relationships.
Target Audience
Advocates, legal professionals, law enforcement, mental health practitioners, social workers, and others working with survivors of domestic violence.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Recognize the role of denial in delaying survivor action in abusive relationships.
- Identify high-risk lethality factors, such as strangulation and suicidal ideation in abusers.
- Understand how trauma bonding and betrayal blindness contribute to victim entrapment.
- Develop strategies to support survivors in overcoming denial and seeking safety.