Foundational Concepts: Individuals with a History of Aggression

Course Summary

This course provides an overview of the lived experience of individuals with a history of aggression and methods for improving their experience and outcomes in behavioral health care spaces. Specific topics in this learning module include aggression in childhood and adolescence, safety and personal risk considerations for providers.

This course is currently offered for professional development only and does not provide APA CEUs.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this material, learners will be able to:

1. Differentiate between risk factors for violence and physical warning signs of violence

2. Identify structured tools that could help with screening for violence risk

Learning Audience

This asynchronous course is designed for behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.

Content Contributors

• Hal S. Wortzel, MD
• Sabre Diaz, LSW