Domestic Violence for Florida Mental Health Professionals (2 Hours)

This two hour, text-based home study course covers domestic violence for Florida mental health professionals: how many clients are likely to be victims or perpetrators, screening procedures, and referral to local resources.

Module 1 reviews current national and Florida data, the dynamics of domestic violence and coercive control, lethality indicators, and validated screening tools, and shows how to screen safely and in a culturally responsive way. Module 2 covers safety planning, Florida injunctions and batterer intervention programs, reporting duties when children or vulnerable adults are involved, confidentiality, documentation, and referral to certified domestic violence centers and hotlines. Each module includes a practical routine, a tool training, and Florida case studies.

This course is written for the 2 hours of domestic violence education required by s. 456.031, F.S., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B4-6.001(3).

Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is an approved continuing education provider of the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (approval effective March 13, 2025 through March 1, 2029). Course completions for Florida licensees are reported to CE Broker.

See my Florida CE requirements guide for everything your renewal includes.

Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.