Navigating Domestic Abuse & Violence, a foundational course

🛡️ Course Title: Domestic Abuse and Violence: Keeping Safe and Keeping Well

Course Overview:

Keep an eye out for our upcoming updates to this course!

Understanding Abusive Relationships:

Abusive relationships can manifest in various forms and are not limited to romantic partnerships. They can occur within friendships, families, work environments, or even at the hands of a government. If you recognize any of the following signs, it's crucial to assess your situation:

• 1. Controlling who you see or talk to 🚫
• 2. Restricting your autonomy and freedom 🚧
• 3. Enforcing dress codes 👗
• 4. Monitoring personal communications 🕵️‍♀️
• 5. Managing finances or preventing you from working 💰
• 6. Censorship of media, thoughts, and speech 🤫
• 7. Obsessive monitoring of daily activities 🎯
• 8. Ever-shifting rules with punishments for transgressions ⚖️
• 9. Claiming their actions are for your own good 🛡️
• 10. Suppressing dissenting opinions 🤫
• 11. Insisting you're crazy or alone in your thoughts 🧠
• 12. Emotional abuse through name-calling and belittlement 😤
• 13. Gaslighting, making you question your reality 🎭
• 14. Dismissing your views 🗣️
• 15. Blaming you for any problems or negative outcomes ⚔️

Global Perspective:

According to the World Health Organization, violence against women is a critical global public health issue with profound impacts on their physical, mental, and reproductive health. It's imperative to recognize this as a societal challenge requiring multi-sectoral interventions.

Course Content Breakdown:

📚 Key Areas of Focus:

1. A Brief History of Domestic Abuse and Violence
2. Defining and Types of Domestic Abuse and Violence
3. Signs of Domestic Abuse
4. Impacts of Domestic Abuse on the Victim
5. Impacts of Domestic Abuse on Children and Young People
6. Taking Action and Offering Support
7. Personal Experiences: A Case Study Approach
8. Activities to Aid Recovery

This course is composed of reading materials, case studies, activities, recordings, and a meditation session designed to support your journey through this often emotionally charged subject matter. It's important to note that students are encouraged to seek support from a counselor if personal experiences evoke strong emotions or flashbacks.

Course Requirements:

• Equipment: A computer and internet access.
• Materials: Note pad and pen for taking notes.
• Support: Access to a counselor for those who have experienced domestic abuse and violence.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

• Health professionals who must identify, report, and escalate suspicions of abuse.
• Holistic therapists who may encounter clients experiencing abuse.
• Individuals interested in deepening their understanding of domestic abuse and violence.

Course Certification:

Upon completion, students will receive a Udemy course certificate, affirming their commitment to learning about this critical issue.

Disclaimer:

Please note that this course is not a substitute for professional training in the field of domestic abuse and violence. It serves as an educational tool to raise awareness and foster understanding.