What You will Learn

Despite prevailing myth, very few incidents of targeted violence are the result of snap decisions.  Rather, a would-be assailant often goes through weeks, months, or even years of build up with signs and communications that foreshadow intent and offer opportunities for de- escalation.  Psychotherapists may be in a position to help identify and potentially provide treatment to identified persons of concern.

  • Define targeted violence and differentiate between traditional violence risk assessment and behavioral threat assessment and management.

  • Describe the build up toward targeted violence.

  • Identify five indicators that signal that a person may be building toward targeted violence.

Course curriculum

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    The Psychotherapist’s Role in Preventing Targeted Violence

    • Welcome to your CEU Webinar

    • Course Objectives

    • Course Review Survey

Instructor(s)

Ph.D., ABPP

Mitchell Hicks

Dr. Hicks is a clinical and forensic psychologist who brings over two decades of experience providing psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy as well as forensic evaluations for the courts, employers concerned about fitness for duty and violence risk, and for safety-sensitive positions. He has a particular interest in the prevention and mitigation of violence, particularly in the workplace and amongst those involved with the criminal justice system, with a focus on the goals of safety and upholding the dignity of persons of concern.  Dr. Hicks is licensed as a psychologist in Illinois and Wisconsin, and is board-certified as a clinical psychologist through the American Board of Professional Psychology. His organizational memberships include the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, the Society of Police and Criminal Psychology, the American Psychology-Law Society, and the Illinois Psychological Association.  He is the owner of Crosswinds Center for Personal and Professional Development, PLCC in Arlington Heights, Illinois.