Course Description:
In collaboration with Sanford Behavioral Health, Harbor Hall, and MyMichigan Health, this presentation will focus on the topic of "Exploring the Connection Between Domestic Violence and Substance Use Disorder" presented by Brittany Blevins.
Description:
Domestic violence and substance abuse are two societal issues which amay be deeply connected. Substance use and abuse may exacerbate domestic violence, be used as a tool by the abuser to coerce and control, and may also serve as a coping mechanism for Survivors. How can we provide best care for survivors while understanding that substance use may be a part of their journey?
Objective:
1. Define Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Substance Use Disorder and provide statistics on their intersectionality.
2. Deeply explore the many ways that SUD keeps Survivors with their abusers longer and why, including trauma bonding, coercion, power and control, financial abuse, sexual abuse, alienation from survivors’ support systems, and using substances as a coping mechanism for DV.
3. Use the Stages of Change Model to meet our survivors where they are at and to provide best services for support. Not only are DV and SUD often deeply interconnected, but many of the pathways to recovery and freedom are as well.
CE Value (credits): 1.5
CE Type: Standard
MyMichigan (Formerly Mid Michigan Health)
Contact Information:
Courtney Quick
231-233-5562
cquick@sanfordhouse.com