Exam Preview for 1379: The Thin Line: Assessing for Domestic Violen

The Thin Line: Assessing for Domestic Violence in Couples Therapy

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1. Which of the following describes domestic violence? It is usually bi - directional It is a systematic and willful pattern of power and control It is not used to gain power or maintain control Both members of the couple accept responsibility for their behaviors
2. The Power and Control Wheel is a graphic to help you assess: The different forms of power and control within a relationship. A victim’s experience with law enforcement. The ways in which an abusive partner increases intensity of violence when they perceive a loss of control. None of the above
3. Why is it important to know about and how to assess for domestic violence when working with couples? It is unlikely that you will see couples who are experiencing domestic violence even if they do not disclose violence You may be the first and only line of support for the victim/survivor DV is significantly over reported Couples therapy is not contraindicated
4. The two categories of domestic violence in couples are: Physical and Mental Abuse Situational Violence and Domestic Terrorism Situational Abuse and Situational Violence None of the above
5. What is the reason you can successfully and safely work with a couple when there is situational violence? It is not physical violence It only occurred in one situation It is not used to gain and maintain power and control It is relative to the couple
6. The abuse in the couple you are working with can be assessed as domestic terrorism if: It is used to gain and maintain power and control It is bidirectional The abusive partner takes accountability for their actions All of the above
7. When assessing a couple for domestic terrorism, you will see: Both partners creating an equal relationship with you One partner directing the therapy session around their partner’s problem (i.e. postpartum depression) Sincere remorse for abusive actions The abusive partner taking accountability for their actions
8. A factor to keep in mind when asking clients to do a formalized assessment that assesses for domestic violence is: Is there enough safety for the victim partner to answer honestly? Will I have time to score the assessment? Is this too much paperwork for my clients to fill out? All of the above
9. Which of the following is a subjective experience you should consider when assessing couples for domestic violence: Does one partner shift blame to the other partner? What is the body language and what is the purpose of the body language? Does one partner try to flatter you? Are things confusing? Do stories change?
10. When planning an exit strategy after assessing that there is domestic terrorism present in a relationship, you may need to: Provide appropriate resources for one or both partners Safety plan with the victim partner Assess for the risk of children in the family All of the above