Are you, or someone you know, a professional or lay counselor and want to deepen your understanding of psychological and emotional abuse? Do you want to build your credentials as a counselor who is trained to recognize the complex dynamics of emotional abuse and respond effectively?

We are excited to announce that Dr. Hawkins is partnering with The Mend Project and The Steve Frankel Group to co-teach 4-week course that provides participants with the tools to competently identify emotional abuse trauma, interface with victims and abusers, and avoid causing further harm through what is known as secondary abuse, or double abuse. 

This is an online APA-accredited continuing education course that is certified for 9.5 hours of CE credit.  If you know someone who might be interested in this training, please feel free to pass this information along.

Have you experienced any of these scenarios? You go to a counselor to get help for your emotionally abusive relationship, and not only do they fail to recognize or acknowledge your partner's abusive and manipulative tendencies, your spouse has led the counselor to believe that it is actually YOU that is the problem!  Or, you go to your pastor hoping he will hold your spouse accountable for his actions, only to be quoted scriptures and told to pray more and wait on God. 

Sadly, this is an all too common story we hear from the people who come to us seeking help.  In this video, Dr. Hawkins talks about the dangers of going to a counselor who lacks the training and qualifications to identify and deal effectively with narcissistic and emotional abuse.

We have over a decade of experience treating narcissistic and emotional abuse. Get specialized care from our relationship experts. Speak with a Client Care Specialist today to get customized recommendations based on your needs.