What We'll Cover

Module 1

• Introduction & Overview of Domestic Abuse/Coercive Control Dynamics
• Terminology & Definitions
• Case Examples
• Experiential Breakouts
• Triage Model of Care
• Introduction to Trauma as it Relates to Coercive Control
• Victim Impacts
• Victim Presentation / Recognition
• Post-separation/Post-divorce Abuse/Coercive Control
• Secondary Trauma
• Spiritual Considerations for Victims/Survivors
• Therapeutic Pacing
• Advocacy Mindset
• Male Victims
• Couples Counseling
• Coercive Control & Family Systems
• Clinical How-tos, Including Specific Interventions for Victims/Survivors
• Therapist Countertransferrence

Module 2

• Refresh from Module 1
• Q&A
• Victim/Survivor Safety When Working with Perpetrators
• Perpetrator Core Identity
• The Role of Deception in Perpetrators
• Experiential Breakout Groups
• Perpetrator Intake Considerations
• Team-based Approach
• Risk Assessment Process
• Spiritual Considerations for Perpetrators
• Perpetrator Case Conceptualization
• Neurodivergence-informed approach
• Addressing Personality Disorders
• Working with Perpetrators in Groups
• Clinical How-tos, Including Specific Interventions for Perpetrators
• What does repentance/change look like?
• Assessing Readiness for Marriage/Relationship Counseling
• Coercive Control/Compulsive Sexual Behavior Overlap
• Traumatic Brain Injury & Perpetrator Risk
• Putting it all together
• Addressing Therapist Bias
• Next Steps

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Define domestic abuse, coercive control, and related terminology, including patterns of power, control, and oppression in intimate partner relationships.
2. Differentiate between difficult, disappointing, and destructive relationship dynamics using coercive control frameworks and case conceptualization principles.
3. Identify common victim/survivor presentations, trauma responses.
4. Explain the neurobiological and psychological impacts of chronic trauma on victims of coercive control.
5. Assess post-separation and post-divorce abuse dynamics.
6. Apply trauma-informed and survivor-centered therapeutic pacing strategies that prioritize emotional safety, stabilization, and client autonomy.
7. Demonstrate an advocacy-oriented clinical mindset that integrates safety planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ethical decision-making.
8. Recognize the unique experiences and presentation patterns of male victims of domestic abuse and coercive control.
9. Evaluate the appropriateness and risks of couples counseling in relationships involving coercive control.
10. Analyze the impact of coercive control within family systems.
11. Implement evidence-informed clinical interventions and therapeutic strategies for survivors of coercive control.
12. Identify signs of therapist countertransference, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout when working with abuse-related cases.
13. Describe perpetrator patterns of deception, entitlement, manipulation, DARVO behaviors, and coercive control tactics.
14. Assess perpetrator presentation, intake considerations, and readiness for accountability-oriented treatment using risk-informed clinical frameworks.
15. Evaluate risk indicators associated with escalation, including strangulation, traumatic brain injury, sexual violence, stalking, and lethality concerns.
16. Develop perpetrator case conceptualizations that incorporate personality features, attachment dynamics, neurodivergence considerations, compulsive sexual behavior overlap, and accountability-based interventions.
17. Apply evidence-informed group and individual interventions for perpetrators while maintaining survivor safety as the primary clinical priority.
18. Differentiate between performative remorse and meaningful behavioral change, including markers of repentance, accountability, and sustained transformation in abusive individuals.
19. Assess readiness and contraindications for marriage or relationship counseling in cases involving current or historical coercive control dynamics.
20. Integrate spiritual, cultural, and faith-related considerations into treatment planning for both survivors and perpetrators in clinically and ethically appropriate ways.
21. Examine the overlap between coercive control, compulsive sexual behaviors, and intimate partner sexual violence within clinical assessment and treatment contexts.
22. Identify and address therapist bias, cultural assumptions, and victim-blaming myths that may interfere with accurate assessment and ethical care.
23. Synthesize course concepts into integrated clinical decision-making processes that support survivor safety, perpetrator accountability, and long-term trauma recovery outcomes.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. Because enrollment is limited and significant preparation occurs before the program begins, our refund policy is designed to be fair to both participants and the program.

Participant Cancellation

• 100% Refund: Participants who cancel 30 or more days before the start of Module 1 are eligible for a full refund of all tuition paid, minus a $50 administrative fee.
• 50% Refund: Participants who cancel 14–29 days before the start of Module 1 are eligible for a 50% refund of tuition paid, minus a $50 administrative fee.
• No Refunds: Cancellations made less than 14 days before the start of Module 1, or after the program has begun, are not eligible for a refund.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by email to info@thejourneyandtheprocess.com. Refund eligibility is determined based on the date the written cancellation request is received.

Program Cancellation or Rescheduling

The Journey and The Process reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the program due to insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, emergency circumstances, or other unforeseen events. If this occurs, participants will be offered the option to:

• Transfer their registration to a future cohort at no additional cost
• Receive a full refund of all tuition paid.

The Journey and The Process is not responsible for reimbursing participants for travel expenses, lodging, lost wages, or any other costs incurred as a result of a program cancellation or rescheduling.

Transfer of Registration

If you are unable to attend after registering, you may request to transfer your registration to a future cohort. Transfer requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, are subject to space availability, and may incur an administrative fee.

By registering for the program, participants acknowledge that they have read and agree to this Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Complaint Policy

We certainly hope you find benefit and value in this training. If you have a complaint, please contact us directly at info@thejourneyandtheprocess.com

Contact Information

Tabitha Westbrook
The Journey and The Process

2201 Spinks Rd, Suite 101 | Flower Mound, TX 75022

(919) 891-0521 | info@thejourneyandtheprocess.com

https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com/