Family Peace Initiative
Level 1
Description
This two-day experiential workshop expands participant’s skill in the facilitation of batterer’s intervention groups. With an emphasis on the “River of Cruelty” model of trauma informed care, this training challenges the practitioner to move beyond a specific curriculum and embrace skills that are critical for creating positive change in those who batter.
This workshop is a valuable experience for the professional at any level of experience working with those who batter. This workshop will teach the fundamental principles of the FPI approach to quickly engaging clients while encouraging introspection and personal ownership. The impact of these methods used by the Family Peace Initiative (FPI) have been shown to be effective by outside agencies with an independent lens.
Participants will learn:
The application of trauma-informed care in batterer intervention
The “River of Cruelty” model Accountability without shame or humiliation
The power of the Enlightened Witness and Golden Shadow Message
Self-disclosure in BIP
The value and risks of leading by example
Leading experiential processes in BIPs
The “Shadow Process” in BIP
The “emotional funnel” for transformational conversations
And much more...
Please Note: The Family Peace Initiative uses a trauma-focused, highly emotive approach to their work with those who batter. This workshop gives participants the opportunity to experience firsthand what is asked of group participants while learning the techniques and strategies used in the process. Please be advised that you will be asked to take risks surrounding personal vulnerability and you may experience emotional responses to some of the process included in this workshop. You are always welcome to pass and simply observe any activity during the workshop. Any decisions you make about your level of participation will be respected.
Schedule
ONLINE ZOOM Webinar plus Required Online Coursework (6 Hours)
Required Online Coursework (6 Hours) Registrants for the Level 1 training will receive instructions to register for the online coursework. This online coursework is required in order to complete the training and obtain 20 hours of total training. Information on enrollment will be in your confirmation email.
Tuesday, November 28th 2023
8:00-8:30am: Welcome & Introductions
8:30am-12:00pm: Training
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch Break
1:00-5:00pm: Training
Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
8:00am - 8:30am Welcome & Sign In
8:30-12:00pm Training
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch Break
1:00-5:00pm: Training
Facilitators
Steven M.S. Halley, LSCSW, is the co-founder of Halley Counseling Services, P.A. and co-director of the Family Peace Initiative (FPI). He has been visionary in the development of a trauma-focused approach for intervening with those who batter. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in using a trauma-focused approach to intervene with those who batter, and in training others in this approach. His development of the “River of Cruelty” model that describes how cruelty is passed from person to person and generation to generation has been groundbreaking in the field. He is the longest sitting member on the Kansas Governor’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. Having received a bachelor degree in history, and master degrees in both outdoor administration and social work, Halley focused his career on working with individuals and families. For the past 30 years Halley has worked as a wilderness counselor, probation officer, therapist, and batterer intervention provider. Along with his wife, Dorthy, he has authored curricula for working with those who batter, justice-involved women, and justice-involved youth. They have also authored The River of Cruelty, and Halley’s Alley: Commentaries on marriage, family, healthy relationships, parenting, loss, grief, trauma, and
domestic violence. Steve writes a monthly blog to assist professionals working with those who batter. It can be accessed through www.familypeaceinitiative.com. Steve is an avid golfer and songwriter.
Audra Fullerton brings to FPI her experience as a professional musician and music educator along with her 15 years of non-profit management experience in areas of performing arts management and domestic violence public education and outreach. She is a passionate advocate for women’s rights, justice for incarcerated peoples, and Waldorf education. Audra is trained in Motivational Interviewing and Non-Violent Communication. She joined FPI in 2016 and is currently the Director of the Peaceful Families Program, a trauma-recovery and violence reduction course provided by the Family Peace Initiative at the Topeka Correctional Facility (Kansas’ only state prison that houses women).