Anderson Services offers a 40-hour certification program specifically designed for facilitators of Batterers’ Intervention Programs. This training meets California Penal Code 1203.098 requirements and is approved in California and Texas. The program includes modules on emotional intelligence, anger management, and executive coaching, utilizing the EQ-i 2.0 assessments for pre and post-training evaluations.

Training Manuals and Workbooks: The “Emotionally Intelligent Batterer Intervention” manual and its companion facilitator guide provide a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach to domestic abuse intervention.

These resources emphasize cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence to help participants develop healthier emotional responses and behaviors. The program also includes practical skills-building exercises in conflict resolution, empathy, and assertiveness.

Program Goals: The primary objective of EI training for facilitators is to enhance facilitators’ ability to manage their emotions and reactions in intimate relationships.

We are teaching facilitators how to help participants recognize and regulate their emotions. We are also promoting accountability and the development of healthy boundaries among participants. We encourage mindfulness and cognitive restructuring techniques to address harmful thinking patterns and emotional reactivity.

Implementation and Efficacy: The training programs and workbooks are designed to be practical and user-friendly. They use field-tested methods refined through participant feedback and utilization reviews over a decade. This ensures the interventions are effective and adaptable to different group settings and individual needs.

Overall, emotional intelligence training for Batterer’s Intervention Facilitators equips professionals with the tools necessary to foster a supportive and transformative environment for individuals undergoing domestic violence intervention. These programs focus on emotional regulation and cognitive-behavioral strategies to reduce recidivism and promote healthier relationships.