Family Peace Initiative- The Art of Facilitation Level I

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.

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, December 3rd, 2024

• 8:00-8:30am: Welcome & Introductions
• 8:30am-12:00pm: Training
• 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch Break
• 1:00-5:00pm: Training

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

• 8:00am - 8:30am Welcome & Sign In
• 8:30-12:00pm Training
• 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch Break
• 1:00-5:00pm: Training

Steven M.S. Halley, LSCSW, is the clinical director of Halley Counseling Services, P.A. and the Director of the Family Peace Initiative (FPI). 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 25 years Halley has worked as a wilderness counselor, probation officer, therapist, and batterer intervention provider. His success in understanding and working with those who batter has created high demand for his trainings and the FPI curriculum, which incorporates batterer motive and a trauma-informed approach. In 2016, Halley provided training to the National Association of Victim Service Professionals in Corrections at their national conference regarding his “River of Cruelty: A Trauma-Informed Approach”. In 2017, Halley served on the panel “Innovative Practices: Balancing Accountability and Support for Healing” for the Office of Violence Against Women. Halley serves on the Kansas Governor's Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. He is an avid golfer, songwriter, and along with his wife, Dorthy, authored Halley’s Alley: Commentaries on marriage, family, healthy relationships, parenting, loss, grief, trauma, and domestic violence.

Audra Fullerton Director Peaceful Families Program, 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 Pr*son that houses women).

NMCADV encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call 505-537-1514 or email [email protected] in advance of your participation.

This training is funded in part by the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department, Domestic Violence Unit.

Host or Publisher The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence