UPCCOMING WORKSHOPS

CHOOSE HIM WISELY: RESEARCH-BASED GUIDELINES TO HELP WOMEN STAY CLEAR OF DANGEROUS RELATIONSHIPS

Based on the new book, “CHOOSE HIM WISELY: How To Identify A Safe Partner,” (by David B. Wexler, Ph.D. and Don Miechenbaum, Ph.D.)

Friday, December 12, 2025
12:00 pm (noon) – 2:00 pm PACIFIC TIME

Live Virtual Event (Zoom)

Presented by David B. Wexler, Ph.D.

2.0 CE Hours

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Fees:

Early Bird by December 1

  • $40 No CEs

  • $60 includes 2 CEs

After December 1

  • $50 No CEs

  • $70 includes 2 CEs

PROGRAM:

So many talented and smart women often miss the signs of a dangerous partner. It can happen to anyone. And not only women, but men and people in same-sex or non-binary relationships as well. This presentation, based on the new book “CHOOSE HIM WISELY: How To Identify A Safe Partner,” highlights why it is critical for all of us to make smart and safe decisions in making the crucial life decision of choosing a partner and the warning signs of abusive and controlling partners: love-bombing, jealousy, blaming the partner, ”too much, too soon”, etc.

What can women learn from the story of Gabby Petito and so many other women? What questions and tools did these women miss when choosing a partner? And—most importantly—what are the many factors that lead so many women to ignore, minimize, or rationalize the red flags? 

Join internationally-recognized author David B. Wexler, Ph.D. in this 2.0 hour virtual CE event to learn about all of these issues and more.

The information here can save lives.

If you attend this workshop, you will learn how to…

1. Identify the “red flags” that often predict future controlling, abusive, and/or aggressive behavior in a partner 

2. Recognize historical factors that often predict future controlling, abusive, and/or aggressive behavior in a partner 

3. Utilize the input from friends and family when they notice alarm signals about possible future abusive behavior—and when these should NOT be considered reliable

4. Help women identify the complex needs and factors that often lead to denial, minimization, or rationalization of these “red flags”

Target Audience:

This workshop is designed for mental health providers, school counselors, and victim advocates (although non-professionals are welcome to attend)

Paperback available NOW at RTIprojects.org 

  • E-book available NOW at Amazon.com (and other online booksellers)

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

STOP PROGRAM CERTIFICATION PLUS 17.0 CE’S (additional fee)

Live Virtual Event (Zoom)

Presented by David B. Wexler, Ph.D.

17.0 CE Hours

Register today

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  • Thursday, March 19, 2026: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (PST)

  • Friday, March 20, 2026: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (PST)

Fees:

Early bird

  • $475 Workshop only

  • $645 Workshop + 17.0 CEs

Regular Price

  • $550 Workshop only

  • $720 Workshop + 17.0 CEs

This live Webinar training by Dr. David Wexler, Ph.D., featuring the STOP Program treatment model, has been acclaimed internationally for outstanding integration of contemporary theory, research, and practice in the complex and quickly-changing world of Domestic Violence (DV) intervention. This 3.5 day workshop provides a complete overview of the field of domestic violence, with specific training in group treatment and intervention.

Participants will learn about theories that shape the field, screening and risk assessment of offenders and victims, and about political controversies. Interweaving the latest research, clinical anecdotes, and popular videos, Dr. Wexler will outline The STOP Program, a group treatment program that integrates contemporary treatment interventions with education about the politics of abuse and comprehensive skills training. Issues in individual and couples’ treatment of domestic violence will also be addressed. Participants will learn specific interventions as well as skills in dealing with resistant and difficult clients--from a nationally recognized expert in the field of relationship violence. Participants should be prepared to hear new and controversial perspectives on these complex issues. In addition, they will learn valuable new information regarding counter-transference, personal reactions, solution-focused therapy, attachment theory, Motivational Interviewing, and issues of self-disclosure when working with this population.

TOPICS:

  • Definitions & Typologies: One Size Does Not Fit All

  • Risk Assessment

  • Understanding Male Psychology & Engaging Defensive Men

  • When Women Treat Men

  • Accountability & Disinhibitors

  • The STOP Program-4th Edition: Highlights of Group Interventions

  • Updates On Victims’ Issues

  • Controversies In The Field

  • Using Your Self

  • When The Offender Is Female: Myths & Realities

  • When The Offender Is Female: Interventions

  • And many more.

Stop Program Recommended Video list

To contract with RTI to bring the "Partners Who Abuse: Understanding & Treating Domestic Violence in the 21st Century (aka “The STOP Program”) to your organization or region, please contact Tami Magaro at rtiworkshops@gmail.com.

The Relationship Training Institute (RTI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. RTI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. RTI has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP#6181. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. RTI is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

This workshop is offered for 17.0 Continuing Education Hours for advanced continuing education for psychologists, LCSWs, MFTs, NBCC, and NAADAC.

All Workshop Professional CE Hours:

The Relationship Training Institute is approved to offer Professional CE credits by the following organizations:

  • Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor

  • NAADAC The Association for Addiction Professional

  • National Board for Certified Counselors

  • American Psychological Association (accepted for LCSW’s, MFT’s, and other mental health providers in almost all states

RTI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists. Relationship Training Institute maintains responsibility for the program and its content.

Relationship Training Institute is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.

Email us at rtiworkshops@gmail.com for more information on how we can help your event by providing the CE credits.