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Abusive Traumatic Bonding (ATB™) is a phenomenon present in many, if not all, cases of Intimate Partner Violence. Intimate Partner Violence can be described as “violence perpetrated by a current or former spouse or partner in an intimate relationship against the other spouse or partner”. Abusive Traumatic Bonding™ (ATB™) is closely related to that cycle of violence and usually begins after the climax stage in the cycle of violence and is solidified during the  honeymoon period. As the cycle of violence progresses, the bond becomes stronger and stronger, until it is almost impossible for the victim to leave. When the victim finally does depart the relationship, a long stage of healing may begin and finally, freedom is possible.

Social workers can play a major role in the recovery process from Abusive Traumatic Bonding ™. This interactive workshop will build on the professional experiences of the participants by strengthening their existing knowledge and skills and providing informative background and progressive innovations. Intimate Partner Violence and Abusive Traumatic Bonding™ will be defined and outlined and concepts such as Power and Control and The Cycle of Violence will be delineated and explained. The interaction of attachment and PTSD in Abusive Traumatic Bonding will also be explored, and countertransference and self-care will be addressed by educational interventions around alternative medicine.

With this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Define and describe Abusive Traumatic Bonding™ and how it manifests in relationships where Intimate Partner Violence is present.
• Know the stages of The Cycle of Violence and how it relates to ATB™.
• Understand how attachment styles affect Abusive Traumatic Bonding ™.
• Contemplate how PTSD is related to attachment in Abusive Traumatic Bonding™.

NASW-NYC Member: $68 | Other Chapter Member: $85 | Non-Member: $102

4 SW CE Contact Hours

Karen Landmann, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Manhattan. She has been in the field for 26 years. Her clientele consists primarily of persons dealing with trauma and chronic illness and come from a variety of ethnic and cultural origins. Ms. Landmann focuses on the aspect of Abusive Traumatic Bonding™ (a term that she herself coined) in intimate partner relationships.

She has presented on Abusive Traumatic Bonding™ at NYU Silver School of Social Work Office of Global and Lifelong Learning and has keynote conference presentations under her belt, as well as numerous peer-reviewed publications.

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NASW-NYC Certificates Policy

As per New York State Continuing Education guidelines, attendees must arrive on time and attend the ENTIRE workshop to receive their Continuing Education Contact Hours. Any attendees who arrive late or leaves early to a workshop will not receive their certificate, is not allowed admittance into the workshop and is also not eligible for a refund in any way. 

Please ensure that your registration information is accurate as this may impact your continuing education certificates.  NASW-NYC is not responsible for the accuracy of your registration information. To receive your certificate of completion, you must be present for the entire webinar and complete an evaluation.

NASW-NYC Refund Policy

All refund requests must be submitted by e-mail to accounting.naswnyc@socialworkers.org. Refund e-mails must include the subject line "Refund Request" as well as the attendee's name, workshop date and title in the body of the e-mail. Valid requests must be received no later than three business days prior to course date. NASW-NYC reserves the right to refuse any refunds requested later than three days prior to the course date.

• All refunds are subject to a 30% administrative processing fee.
• Refund requests typically require 1-2 weeks processing time.
• Refunds ONLY; credit cannot be issued toward a future program date or substituted for another workshop.

If the workshop is cancelled, you will be informed ahead of time and fully refunded.

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NASW New York City Chapter is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0027, and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports as an approved provider of CASAC credits #0288.