DSW Candidate – Jennifer Slay, 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Healing the Mind Through the Body: Mental Health Treatment for Women Survivors of Domestic Violence
DSW Candidate – Jennifer Slay, LICSW
Monday, April 28, 2025
2:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0
Description
Healing the Mind Through the Body: Mental Health Treatment for Women Survivors of Domestic Violence
This Capstone Project aims to discover the mental health needs of women residing in domestic violence shelters and incorporate additional methods of intervention once a woman enters a shelter. The Capstone project details the background of domestic violence and common mental health conditions and symptoms experienced by women, including relevant historical moments and key studies that were conducted to determine that domestic violence has become a public health threat. By performing a systematic literature review (SLR), it was determined that there are two current forms of treatment for women residing in shelters, including cognitive-based and group interventions.
Key theories, including systems, strengths-based, polyvagal, and contemporary trauma will be utilized to form an understanding of appropriate methods for intervention and treatment. Together, these theories create a framework for practitioners to use when working with women survivors to treat mental health symptoms and support a healthy transition out of the shelter they are residing in. As noted in the SLR, there are few treatment options for shelter residents; therefore, creating a holistic treatment modality is paramount in the healing process. The final piece of the Capstone Project will utilize yoga as a mind-body treatment method. This method aims to teach women how to heal their bodies while treating their minds and providing them with effective tools for exiting a shelter, leaving them more equipped to live independently.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the impacts that domestic violence has on a woman.
- Decipher the difference between cognitive-based and group interventions.
- Identify the need for improvements in treatment by analyzing a mind-body intervention.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
