Dr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC, provides a meaningful overview of the prevalence of intimate partner violence within couples and families and describes strategies for handling these situations based on the severity of violence, including discussion about legal and ethical considerations. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com. DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses acts of violence. The scope of this educational episode is limited in detail and length; mental health professionals are encouraged to receive appropriate training when treating the population(s) and/or condition(s) described herein. The information and education material contained herein is meant to promote the general understanding of mental health topics by healthcare professionals. Such information is not meant or intended to serve as a substitute for a healthcare professional's clinical training, experience, or judgment. The content, information, opinions, and viewpoints contained in these educational materials are those of the authors or contributors of such materials.