Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in Therapy with Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S, CCTP | NBCC approved provider | continuing education | Therapist training

Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in Therapy with Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S, CCTP | NBCC approved provider | continuing education | Therapist training

Author: Lisa Mustard August 6, 2025 Duration: 20:19

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In this episode, I'm joined by Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S, CCTP, EMDR Certified, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Catrina specializes in working with survivors of domestic violence and provides supervision and support for other therapists doing the same. We talk about how she was called to this work, what makes this population unique and complex to support, and why domestic violence is something every therapist should be equipped to recognize and address.

We dive into:

  • How to identify signs of abuse that may not be obvious, like coercion, gaslighting, and digital abuse
  • Why survivors often stay in abusive relationships and how we can support them without judgment
  • Which trauma-informed modalities work best, including EMDR and person-centered approaches
  • What Catrina covers in her new NBCC-approved, on-demand CE course
  • Free tools she offers, including worksheets, a monthly support group, and a Facebook community for therapists

Catrina's Free Resources for Therapists & Survivors:

Types of Abuse: https://www.catrinalpcs.com/types-of-abuse-worksheet

Red Flags: https://www.catrinalpcs.com/freebie-red-flags

DV Survivor Workbook ($29): https://www.catrinalpcs.com/relationship-abuse-survivors-workbook

NBCC Approved 3 hour CE on Working with DV Survivors ($49), includes free bonuses: Survivor Safety Plan, Abuse Screening Tool, Self Care Planner for Therapists, https://www.catrinalpcs.com/dv-in-relationships-ce-course

Free Monthly Peer Support Group: https://www.catrinalpcs.com/providers

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16BEPnwzV9/

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