CEU Post-Test for WEBINAR: "Screening for Domestic Violence by Mental Health Professionals"

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As a condition of accrediting this webinar, the National Association of Social Workers - Oregon requires us to administer a post-test to all participants seeking Continuing Education Unit credits. You must submit your answers and an evaluation to be eligible for CEUs.

Please answer the questions below, and we will contact you within 7 days about your eligibility to receive CEUs.

A screening for domestic violence is considered to be positive: *

a. Only if the client acknowledges the presence of at least one act of physical abuse

b. If there are isolated acts of abusive behavior, even if there is no real concern expressed by the victim.

c. Only if there is a pattern of abusive behavior which does not have to include any physical abuse and the victim expresses some concern

d. Only if there is a pattern of physical abuse and the victim expresses some concern

One indication that your client is the victim of domestic violence: *

a. They report being on edge or eggshells about their partner’s behavior

b. They experience their partner as treating them like the enemy

c. If their partner disagrees with them they rarely get their way

d. All of the above

Typically you should screen for domestic violence with: *

a. Every client you see, regardless of their reason for referral

b. Only clients you suspect might have domestic violence issues

c. Only clients who report problems with domestic violence or anger

d. Only clients whose primary reasons for referral relate to domestic violence in some way

A screening for domestic violence should include asking about: *

a. Physical abuse

b. Verbal and psychological abuse

c. Patterns of controlling behaviors

d. All of the above

9. In doing couples counseling when there is domestic violence present: *

a. It should no longer be considered couples counseling, but an on-going couples intervention

b. It is a fine intervention as long as the abusive behavior is the primary focus

c. It is important that no abusive behavior happen in session

d. It is important to not take either person’s side

A screening for domestic violence is considered to be negative: *

a. If no physical abuse is acknowledged

b. If there is not a pattern of abuse and control

c. If the victim is only sometimes concerned

d. All of the above

A screening for domestic violence is considered to be ambiguous: *

a. If there is no physical abuse reported but there are patterns of emotional abuse

b. If there is some abusive behavior reported, but it’s not clear if it forms a pattern or is on-going

c. If there has been a single act of abuse but neither person is concerned

d. None of the above

When it comes to domestic violence, couples counseling *

a. is a fine intervention as long as domestic violence is mentioned

b. as a primary intervention is inappropriate for a number of reasons

c. is not appropriate as the primary intervention, but can be used as a precursor to getting at least one of the two individuals into specialized services

d. Both B & C

One reason why couples counseling is not appropriate when domestic violence is present: *

a. It can lead the victim to keep silent about the abusive behavior out of fear of reprisal

b. The therapist is at significant risk of being assaulted by the abuser

c. It can imply that the victim is in some way responsible for the abuser’s abuse

d. Both A & C

When screening a couple for domestic violence issues: *

a. Screen them together

b. Screen them separately, preferably starting with the more likely victim

c. Screen in the first session, if possible

d. Both B & C

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