Executive Summary

Parallel Journeys Consulting is a cutting-edge platform committed to transforming approaches in addressing family violence. Our core offerings include comprehensive training webinars and online courses tailored for social workers, psychologists, and various professionals tasked with intervening to keep families safe. Our commitment goes beyond conventional training – we provide one-on-one consultations to learners seeking personalized support and coaching in the delicate yet crucial skill of engaging men who use violence and abuse towards women.

What sets us apart is our innovative methodology that marries respectfulness with accountability. We understand the complex dynamics of engaging men who use violence, and our unique position lies in offering progressive, ethical, and effective strategies. Our extensive repertoire includes a rich array of question examples and inventive engagement models, ensuring that learners are equipped with practical tools for real-world scenarios.

While there are alternative genders and with various sexual orientations of people who use abuse, our focus is on learners who work directly with men using violence and abuse towards women in intimate relationships. This encompasses professionals in organizations dedicated to protecting children, supporting female victims, and facilitating programs for perpetrators with a clear goal of behavior change. Parallel Journeys Consulting strives to empower these professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to make a tangible impact in their crucial roles.

In a landscape where addressing family violence demands nuanced and adaptive strategies, Parallel Journeys Consulting stands out as a beacon of innovation and effectiveness. The journey of discovery the worker travels in improving their practice is transformative similarly to how the man who abuses is on theirs towards family safety – this is the parallel journey. Join us to reshape interventions, foster accountability, and contribute to lasting change in the lives of those affected by family violence.

Founder and Expert Consultant:

Ryan Greenwell, the driving force behind Parallel Journeys Consulting, brings over 12 years of extensive experience in family violence and is a published author in this field. His professional journey spans men's behavior change, women's family violence support groups, child and family counseling, and pivotal roles in child protection and welfare statutory services. He is a qualified Social Worker and has a Master’s in Narrative Therapy and Community Work from the University of Melbourne. This wealth of experience positions Ryan as a seasoned consultant and trainer in the complex field of family violence interventions.

Our mission

At Parallel Journeys Consulting, our mission is to share practice-based evidence garnered through years of hands-on experience. Ryan is dedicated to supporting professionals on their parallel journey towards effective practices that prioritize the safety of all family members. By imparting practical knowledge, we aim to contribute to a community of practitioners who are adept at navigating the intricacies of family violence intervention.

Uniqueness:

What sets us apart is our commitment to simplifying complex concepts. We provide practical examples of engagement that are not only easy to understand but also seamlessly applicable. This approach addresses common challenges in engagement, including denial, minimizing, and blaming, creating a clear path towards effective safety planning.