ASWB/ACE: SpeedyCeus.com, provider #1613, 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: 12/15/24 to 12/15/27.  Social Workers completing this course receive 15 general continuing education credits.

CALIFORNIA: This program meets the requirements for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for 15 hours of CE Credit

TEXAS: This course meets the criteria for acceptable continuing education as defined by the Texas State Boards of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Social Workers for 15 hours of CE Credit.

This program is approved for 15 continuing education credits/contact hours by:

• The California Board of Registered Nursing # CEP 14462
• The National Board for Certified Counselors # 6412
• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling #50-38918
• The California Associations of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE) #CP40 977 H 0428
• The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals: CCAPP-IE Provider # 1N-16-256-0726

Spousal-Partner Abuse explores the complex dynamics, assessment, and treatment of intimate partner violence (IPV) from a clinical perspective. Designed for mental health and substance use professionals, this course provides an in-depth look at the psychological, social, and systemic factors that sustain abuse—and the pathways to recovery. Through current research, case examples, and trauma-informed approaches, participants learn how to assess risk, develop safety plans, and deliver culturally responsive interventions for survivors and perpetrators. Emphasis is placed on collaboration among healthcare, legal, and community systems to promote safety, empowerment, and prevention. This comprehensive training strengthens competence, compassion, and ethical practice in addressing one of society’s most urgent public health concerns.

If you have questions about the course, require accessibility accommodations or need assistance, please email info@speedyceus.com or call (909) 628-4216.

• Integrate advanced trauma and recovery models, including neurobiological and somatic approaches, into clinical work with survivors of spouse-partner abuse.
• Assess and treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders commonly found among individuals affected by intimate partner violence.
• Demonstrate culturally informed competency in serving diverse populations, including LGBTQ , immigrant, refugee, and elder clients.
• Evaluate current prevention frameworks, public health models, and policy initiatives addressing intimate partner violence.
• Advocate for systemic change and community-level interventions that strengthen protective factors and reduce structural barriers to safety and justice.
• Reflect on personal biases, ethical responsibilities, and the impact of secondary trauma to promote professional resilience and sustained compassionate care.

• Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of Spouse-Partner
• Chapter 2: Understanding Perpetrators and Victims
• Chapter 3: Dynamics of Power, Control, and Coercion
• Chapter 4: Treatment and Intervention
• Chapter 5: The Therapeutic Process and Clinical Challenges
• Chapter 6: Complex Trauma and Healing Pathways
• Chapter 7: Co-Occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis
• Chapter 8: Systemic Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Response
• Chapter 9: Diverse Populations and Intersectional Perspectives in Spouse-Partner Abuse
• Chapter 10: Trauma Recovery, Resilience, and Post-Abuse Growth
• Chapter 11: Systems of Care, Collaboration, and Prevention
• Chapter 12: Policy, Advocacy, and Global Perspectives
• Chapter 13: Future Directions—Innovations, Research, and Evolving Ethics in Spouse-Partner Abuse Treatment

Course topics are chosen based on various board requirements and professionals needs. Licensed professionals oversee, compile and develop course materials, posttest, and other course materials, determine the level of difficulty, and ensure course content is appropriate. The course developer bio is available here.