Empowering Therapists, Changing Lives
Start Your Journey to Transformative DV Counseling
"Three years ago, I entered domestic violence treatment with little knowledge, but under Nil Buckley’s expert supervision, everything changed. Her Care Method & guidance transformed how I work with DV clients and beyond, making me a more effective & well-rounded clinician. I'm deeply grateful for her mentorship."
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The Problem
What They Didn’t Teach You in Grad School
Most therapists were trained to work with voluntary clients. But court-mandated clients? Different story. Without specialized skills, even passionate clinicians can feel stuck, ineffective, burned out, and unprepared for court documentation.
“It’s not your fault you weren’t prepared. It’s your power to fix it.”
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The Reality
Incarceration Is a Billion-Dollar Industry. Rehabilitation Is an Act of Courage.
America imprisons more people than any developed nation. Graduate training rarely addresses this reality. Care Forensics bridges the gap between clinical education and the real-world needs of forensic mental health.
“This isn’t just a skills gap. It’s a systems gap. And we’re closing it.”
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The Solution
Care Forensics: The Training You Were Meant to Receive
Built by a forensic expert, Care Forensics teaches you how to engage resistant clients, build alliance without losing accountability, and write court-sound documentation—all while aligning with justice system expectations.
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Who This Is For
You’re in the Right Place If You Are...
A counselor, DV provider, family court therapist, or any clinician ready to feel confident, competent, and inspired when working with forensic or court-mandated clients.
Sounds Familiar?
Helping Clients Shouldn’t Feel This Overwhelming
You’ve worked with difficult clients before, but the unique challenges of court-mandated domestic violence cases leave you feeling like you’re spinning your wheels
Elevate DV Counseling With The Care Method
In Module 6, you'll gain practical tools to apply The CARE Method with your DV clients, helping you effectively engage and support court-mandated individuals through a research-backed, experience-driven approach.
Overwhelmed By Complexity
You want to make a real difference, but the layers of trauma, attachment issues, and toxic relational behaviors in these clients make it hard to know where to begin. You’re left wondering how to untangle it all.
Falling Into Common Pitfalls
You’re doing your best, but the same mistakes keep cropping up—pushing too hard, misreading typologies, or losing focus when countertransference sneaks in. You know there’s a better way, but you’re not sure how to find it.
Course Modules
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Gain the clarity and confidence you need to transform your approach to domestic violence treatment. It’s time to break free from uncertainty and step into empowerment
1
Certificate
6
Modules
6
CE Hours
10+
Sessions
360
Minutes Total
Breaking Through Resistance – Building Resilience with Forensic Clients
Session 1: Understanding Resistance in Clients
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Identify psychological and behavioral factors contributing to resistance in court-mandated clients.
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Explore how trauma, shame, fear, and systemic mistrust manifest in resistant behaviors.
Session 2: Reframing Resistance as Strength
Teach participants to view resistance as an opportunity for client growth and empowerment.
Session 3: Building Skills to Manage Challenging Behaviors
Equip participants with practical tools to effectively manage and redirect resistant behaviors.
Decoding Domestic Violence: Understanding Typologies for Targeted Interventions
Session 1: Overview of Domestic Violence (DV) Typologies
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Understand the distinctions between various DV typologies, such as coercive control, situational violence, reactive violence, pathological violence, and mutual couple’s violence.
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Recognize how typologies inform evaluations and treatment approaches.
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Explore examples of how DV typologies manifest in diverse situations and the importance of distinguishing/accurately assessing them during intake/evaluation processes.
Session 2: Cultural and Systemic Influences
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Explore the role of cultural and systemic factors in shaping DV dynamics.
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Understand how biases and systemic inequities affect evaluations and outcomes.
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Develop strategies to address biases and ensure equitable evaluations.
Transforming Practice: Avoiding Common Clinical Mistakes in DV Counseling
Session 1: Identifying Barriers to Success in DV Counseling
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Analyze common mistakes in DV counseling that hinder progress.
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Explore evidence-based strategies to overcome these barriers.
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Develop a proactive mindset to create impactful treatment plans tailored to client needs.
Session 2: Adopting Evidence-Based Strategies
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Apply advanced strategies to address identified barriers.
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Integrate client-specific risk factors into treatment planning.
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Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration in DV counseling.
Countertransference: Managing Reactions for Clinical Success
Session 1: Understanding Countertransference
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Define countertransference and its relevance in working with domestic violence (DV) offenders.
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Identify personal emotional responses and their impact on clinical effectiveness.
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Explore strategies to manage countertransference to maintain professionalism and emotional balance.
Session 2: Managing Countertransference Effectively
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Develop practical techniques to manage emotional reactions.
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Learn how to maintain professionalism while fostering empathy.
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Build resilience and emotional regulation skills for long-term effectiveness.
From Resistance to Rapport: Applying MI, CBT, & Person-Centered Methods in DV Counseling
Session 1: Understanding Resistance in DV Counseling
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Identify common forms of resistance in clients mandated to DV counseling.
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Understand the underlying causes of defensiveness and disengagement.
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Explore how MI, CBT, and Person-Centered approaches address resistance effectively.
Session 2: Building Rapport Through Advanced Techniques
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Master advanced MI techniques to reduce defensiveness.
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Learn how CBT tools address distorted thinking patterns.
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Apply Person-Centered Approaches to foster a collaborative therapeutic alliance.
Module 6: Implementing The Care Method in Your DV Counseling Practice
Session 1: Introducing The Care Method Framework
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Describe the foundational principles and goals of The Care Method.
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Understand the structure of the curriculum and its clinical application.
Session 2: Why This Model Works – Theoretical Integration in Practice
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Explain the clinical benefits of integrating CBT, MI, and Person-Centered Therapy.
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Recognize why this model is especially effective with DV clients.
Session 3: Orienting Clients to The Care Method
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Learn how to introduce the curriculum and build early buy-in.
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Identify key talking points for framing client expectations.
Session 4: Understanding the Chapter and Group Structure
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Understand how to structure weekly group sessions using the workbook.
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Learn how to integrate psychoeducation, discussion, and homework review.
Continuing Education Provider Application in Progress
We are actively working through the application process to become an approved continuing education provider. While official approval is still pending, our goal is to offer high-quality, relevant training that meets professional standards for continuing education. We will share updates as soon as approval is finalized and continuing education credits become available.
Course Features
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✅ Interactive group activities & real-world case studies.
✅ Workbooks for each module to enhance learning and provide practical tools.
✅ Research-based insights & best practices tailored to diverse client populations.
✅ Continuing education credits upon course completion.
Meet your Instructor
When I began my career as a forensic counselor, I quickly realized that I wasn’t fully prepared for what lay ahead. Group counseling sessions, crafting treatment plans, conducting intake assessments, and writing forensic evaluations presented challenges I hadn’t anticipated. I made mistakes—many of them. But through years of experience, reflection, and dedication, I developed an approach that not only works but transforms lives.
My method has been tested in the trenches, counseling some of the most defensive and resistant clients. Over time, it has proven effective in reducing recidivism and creating meaningful change. I’ve been humbled by the results, and week after week, I find immense gratitude and reward in the work I do.
But it wasn’t always this way.
I remember the days when I felt triggered by clients, stuck in my sessions, and unsure of how to move forward. If you’ve ever felt the same, this training is for you. You don’t have to struggle in isolation, repeating the same mistakes. I’m here to guide you.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of being sought out by colleagues, probation officers, and local agencies for training and consultation. I’ve trained counselors on how to navigate the complexities of working with high-risk domestic violence offenders. I’ve collaborated with probation to strengthen their understanding of treatment goals. I’ve been trusted as an expert witness, helping to bring clarity to the intricate dynamics of domestic violence cases.
Now, I want to share this knowledge with you.
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Eronilde "Nil" Buckley, LPC, LAC, NBCC, ACS
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HARE Psychopathy Checklist
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The Ontario Domestic Violence Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA)
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The Domestic Violence Risk & Needs Assessment (DVRNA)
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The Inventory of Offender Risks, Needs and Strengths (IORNS)
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Litigation and Evaluation involving Abuse Allegations in Family Court
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Cases (LEFCC)Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)
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Colorado DVOMB Approved Pre Sentence Evaluator
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Colorado DVOMB Approved Post Sentence Evaluator and Treatment Provider
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Colorado DVOMB Approved Domestic Violence Clinical Supervisor
Trainings and Licenses
Course Objectives
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Through this course, participants will:
Master Engagement with Court-Mandated Clients
Learn how to identify, interpret, and transform resistance into meaningful clinical engagement—building resilience instead of reinforcing shame.
Avoid Common Clinical Pitfalls
Recognize the critical mistakes that undermine domestic violence counseling—and adopt practical, research-driven strategies to increase client accountability and reduce recidivism.
Integrate Evidence-Based Models Seamlessly
Apply MI, CBT, and Person-Centered methods to navigate defensiveness, restructure distorted thinking patterns, and foster genuine behavioral change.
Apply Advanced Domestic Violence Typologies
Develop expertise in distinguishing coercive control, situational couple violence, reactive violence, and other IPV Typologies—ensuring evaluations and treatment plans are ethical, trauma-informed, and client’s risks-needs-specific.
Manage Countertransference with Precision
Strengthen emotional regulation skills, set clear boundaries, and use clinical self-awareness to protect therapeutic outcomes and maintain professional effectiveness.
Implement The Care Method Framework Confidently
Gain the tools to introduce, structure, and sustain The Care Method curriculum in your agency or private practice—creating a culture of accountability, insight, and relationship skill-building among clients.
