This four-part series led by Christopher Huffine, PsyD, provides a clinical framework for identifying and managing domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV). The program moves beyond physical abuse to address the psychological belief systems of both survivors and perpetrators, specifically focusing on the role of anger as a tool for control rather than a simple loss of emotional regulation.

Throughout the course, participants will learn to differentiate between common misconceptions and evidence-based realities of DV. The curriculum covers specialized screening techniques to detect victimization and the identification of high-danger lethality markers. Attendees will learn to apply general guidelines for intervening with both abused and abusive partners, including the delivery of specific tools for non-abusive behavior and the creation of comprehensive safety plans for clients in high-risk situations.

Dr. Huffine is joined by Jennifer Hopkinson, LCSW for the safety planning portion of this program.

Chris Huffine, Psy.D. is the Executive Director of Allies in Change. He offers individual and couples counseling with adults on a variety of issues including mood disorders, stress management, relationship/intimacy issues, and addictions. Dr. Huffine is also a facilitator in three counseling groups. During his 30-plus year career he has worked with over a thousand abusive men and hundreds of female and male victims of abuse. He is an adjunct faculty member at Portland State University where he teaches an anger management class and speaks on domestic violence. He also offers a graduate level class on domestic violence at Pacific University. He regularly speaks publicly and offers trainings on a variety of issues related to domestic violence. He is a member of the advisory group to the state attorney general to monitor standards for batterer intervention programs.

Jennifer Hopkinson has been the Counseling Program Manager for Clackamas Women’s Services for over 13 years. In this role, Jennifer is responsible for supervision, training, and management of a counseling staff at Clackamas Women’s Services. She is lead on program development including policy/procedure, records maintenance, data management, grant reporting, and billing infrastructure. She provides individual and group counseling services, community education and training on trauma, domestic violence, and mental health, and participates in larger coordinated community efforts for service improvement for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the tri-county area. Prior to her role as Program Manager, Jennifer provided counseling services to victims of domestic violence and community education on the topic of intimate partner violence and has been serving domestic violence victims for over 24 years.

This content has been sourced with approval from OCADSV (Oregon  Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence) and was designed for mental health providers.

Webinar recorded March 2 – April 13, 2022.

This course contains 4 videos from OCADSV, with PowerPoint presentations for each.

Course format: Asynchronous, distance learning. Non-interactive.

Please note that there is language used (swear words) that may be offensive in this webcast. 

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Chris Huffine, Psy.D,

Chris Huffine, Psy.D. is the Executive Director of Allies in Change. He offers individual and couples counseling with adults on a variety of issues including mood disorders, stress management, relationship/intimacy issues, and addictions. Dr. Huffine is also a facilitator in three counseling groups. During his 30-plus year career he has worked with over a thousand abusive men and hundreds of female and male victims of abuse. He is an adjunct faculty member at Portland State University where he teaches an anger management class and speaks on domestic violence. He also offers a graduate level class on domestic violence at Pacific University. He regularly speaks publicly and offers trainings on a variety of issues related to domestic violence. He is a member of the advisory group to the state attorney general to monitor standards for batterer intervention programs.

Jennifer Hopkinson, LCSW

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