The Psychological Impact of Scams and Financial Fraud: Treatment Strategies for Mental Health Professionals (Level 3)

Understand the devastating effects of being the victim of a scam/fraud, the psychological weapons these criminals use, and the clinical strategies you need to support them.

  1. Introduction

  2. The Effects on a Person When They Have Been Scammed

  3. Victim Blaming

  4. Ways to Respond to and Support a Person Who Has Been Scammed

  5. Reasons Anyone Can Be Scammed - Systematic, Structured Use of Psychological Weapons

  6. Clinical Information and Approach - for Mental Health Professionals

Professional Development Course To Meet Standards to Support Fraud Victims (Full completion time: 8 hours)

  • $220.00
  • 92 lessons
  • 6.5 hours of video content

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What You Will Learn

Being scammed can be devastating to a person and leave them with significant trauma, shame and grief. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to support them effectively and with confidence.

  • Learn about the various effects on a person when they have been scammed.

  • Learn the tactics that scammers use - when you understand how easy it is to be scammed, you can help your client to understand this as well, as they move through the healing process.

  • You may also work with a family member or friend of someone who is actively being scammed but doesn't want to accept this. This course includes information you need to know about this and ways to help them navigate the difficult process of helping their loved one get away from the scammer.

  • This course includes pertinent clinical information including sample treatment goals and common issues the client may present with.