Nil Buckley MA, LPC, LAC, DVCS

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I am the founder of Vivus Counseling and CARE Forensic Solutions.

đź“Ś Author of The CARE Method
đź“Ś Domestic Violence Expert Witness
đź“Ś Licensed Professional Counselor
đź“Ś Licensed Addiction Counselor

www.caremethodbook.com
www.vivuscounseling.com

08/26/2025

Too many people still believe domestic violence only means bruises and broken bones. The truth? Abuse can be invisible—and just as devastating. 💔 From coercive control to legal abuse, these hidden forms destroy lives every day. The more we understand, the more we can protect. 🕊️ ”

08/15/2025

🚩 If there’s no trust and control shows up early, it’s not love—it’s a warning. Pay attention to the patterns from the start. ”

From a small village in northern Brazil 🇧🇷 to building programs that change lives across the U.S. 🇺🇸✨I’m so grateful for...
08/14/2025

From a small village in northern Brazil 🇧🇷 to building programs that change lives across the U.S. 🇺🇸✨
I’m so grateful for the journey that led me to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, Domestic Violence Clinical Supervisor, and creator of The CARE Method—an evidence-informed curriculum now used in multiple states.

This work is my passion 💜—advocating for victim safety, reducing recidivism, and helping individuals rewrite their stories.

Healthy change starts with small, consistent actions.When you’ve used control or intimidation in the past, rebuilding tr...
08/11/2025

Healthy change starts with small, consistent actions.

When you’ve used control or intimidation in the past, rebuilding trust takes more than promises, it takes daily choices that make your partner feel safe.

Questions like these shift the focus from power to partnership. They replace guessing with listening, and tension with understanding.

In my book, The CARE Method, you’ll learn how to break harmful patterns by practicing respect, empathy, and accountability in every interaction.

For those ready to end the cycle of abuse, this is where change becomes real. Your next step toward a healthier relationship can start with one question:

“How can I support you better today?”

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The CARE Method Book:
đź”— www.caremethodbook.com

CE Course:
🔗 https://www.careforensics.com/

SSF Link:
đź”— https://safersociety.org/store/aloha-publishing/

Amazon Links (Single Order):
đź”— https://a.co/d/2mcb4HY (Male Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/6Irm3N1 (Female Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/bORqDkL (Counselor's Manual for Male)
đź”— https://a.co/d/1tvXHRs (Counselor's Manual for Female)

Mental Health Services:
đź”— http://vivuscounseling.com/

Gaslighting isn’t always loud, obvious, or intentional but it is always harmful. If you’ve used these phrases in the pas...
08/10/2025

Gaslighting isn’t always loud, obvious, or intentional but it is always harmful. If you’ve used these phrases in the past, it doesn’t automatically make you a “monster.”

Here’s the truth:

âś” Recognizing manipulative language is the first step toward change.
âś” Choosing words that validate, rather than dismiss, is how you rebuild trust.
âś” Every small shift away from gaslighting is a step toward healthier, respectful relationships.

In my book, The CARE Method, you’ll find a comprehensive exploration of how harmful communication patterns — like gaslighting — can break trust, create emotional distance, and fuel conflict.

I walk you step-by-step through recognizing these patterns, understanding why they happen, and learning practical, respectful ways to replace them with empathy, accountability, and clarity.

The CARE Method Book:
đź”— www.caremethodbook.com

Earn 6 CE Hours:
🔗 https://www.careforensics.com/

SSF Link:
đź”— https://safersociety.org/store/aloha-publishing/

Amazon Links (Single Order):
đź”— https://a.co/d/2mcb4HY (Male Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/6Irm3N1 (Female Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/bORqDkL (Counselor's Manual for Male)
đź”— https://a.co/d/1tvXHRs (Counselor's Manual for Female)

Mental Health Services:
đź”— http://vivuscounseling.com/

Second year presenting at the Family Law Institute in Vail. I’m so honored by the incredible turnout and conversations—s...
08/10/2025

Second year presenting at the Family Law Institute in Vail. I’m so honored by the incredible turnout and conversations—so many professionals stopped to talk, and I’ve already been invited back for next year!

The Q&A was powerful, with direct questions on topics like parental alienation, and I was proud to stand firmly in my knowledge and share my perspective.

The positive feedback means the world to me. I feel deeply grateful for this career, the connections it brings, and the opportunity to make a difference.

See you next year! đź’ś

Earn 6 CE Course:
🔗 https://www.careforensics.com/

The CARE Method Book:
đź”— www.caremethodbook.com

SSF Link:
đź”— https://safersociety.org/store/aloha-publishing/

Amazon Links (Single Order):
đź”— https://a.co/d/2mcb4HY (Male Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/6Irm3N1 (Female Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/bORqDkL (Counselor's Manual for Male)
đź”— https://a.co/d/1tvXHRs (Counselor's Manual for Female)

Mental Health Services:
đź”— http://vivuscounseling.com/

When I first started working with people who caused harm in relationships, I heard the same thing over and over:"I never...
08/09/2025

When I first started working with people who caused harm in relationships, I heard the same thing over and over:

"I never hit them… so I didn’t think it was abuse."

But here’s the truth......abuse can be emotional (insults, humiliation, gaslighting), financial (controlling money, limiting access to work), or digital (tracking devices, demanding passwords).

These forms leave scars that no one can see, but they can be just as deep as physical wounds.

If you’re committed to change, it’s not just about stopping physical violence — it’s about ending all controlling behaviors, in every form they take.

The CARE Method Book:
đź”— www.caremethodbook.com

CE Course:
🔗 https://www.careforensics.com/

SSF Link:
đź”— https://safersociety.org/store/aloha-publishing/

Amazon Links (Single Order):
đź”— https://a.co/d/2mcb4HY (Male Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/6Irm3N1 (Female Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/bORqDkL (Counselor's Manual for Male)
đź”— https://a.co/d/1tvXHRs (Counselor's Manual for Female)

Mental Health Services:
đź”— http://vivuscounseling.com/

When I began my career as a forensic counselor, I quickly realized that I wasn’t fully prepared for what lay ahead. Grou...
08/09/2025

When I began my career as a forensic counselor, I quickly realized that I wasn’t fully prepared for what lay ahead. Group counseling sessions, crafting treatment plans, conducting intake assessments, and writing forensic evaluations presented challenges I hadn’t anticipated. I made mistakes—many of them. But through years of experience, reflection, and dedication, I developed an approach that not only works but transforms lives.

My method has been tested in the trenches, counseling some of the most defensive and resistant clients. Over time, it has proven effective in reducing recidivism and creating meaningful change. I’ve been humbled by the results, and week after week, I find immense gratitude and reward in the work I do.

But it wasn’t always this way.

I remember the days when I felt triggered by clients, stuck in my sessions, and unsure of how to move forward. If you’ve ever felt the same, this training is for you. You don’t have to struggle in isolation, repeating the same mistakes. I’m here to guide you.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of being sought out by colleagues, probation officers, and local agencies for training and consultation. I’ve trained counselors on how to navigate the complexities of working with high-risk domestic violence offenders. I’ve collaborated with probation to strengthen their understanding of treatment goals. I’ve been trusted as an expert witness, helping to bring clarity to the intricate dynamics of domestic violence cases.

Now, I want to share this knowledge with you.

Explore the full course at
🔗 https://www.careforensics.com/

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The CARE Method Book:
đź”— www.caremethodbook.com

SSF Link:
đź”— https://safersociety.org/store/aloha-publishing/

Amazon Links (Single Order):
đź”— https://a.co/d/2mcb4HY (Male Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/6Irm3N1 (Female Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/bORqDkL (Counselor's Manual for Male)
đź”— https://a.co/d/1tvXHRs (Counselor's Manual for Female)

Mental Health Services:
đź”— http://vivuscounseling.com/

Taking personal accountability is one of the most important first steps for people who have used violence in their relat...
08/06/2025

Taking personal accountability is one of the most important first steps for people who have used violence in their relationships and truly want to change. It means no longer blaming their partner, stress, or past experiences for their behavior but instead saying, “I am responsible for what I did, and I want to do better.”

This kind of honesty is not easy, but it’s powerful. When offenders take responsibility, they stop making excuses and start looking at what needs to change within themselves. It gives them the power to break the cycle of harm, rebuild trust, and create healthier relationships.

In domestic violence work, we see that true transformation begins when a person stops pointing the finger outward and starts looking inward. Taking accountability opens the door to healing for them and for those they’ve hurt.

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Explore the full course at
🔗 https://www.careforensics.com/

The CARE Method Book:
đź”— www.caremethodbook.com

SSF Link:
đź”— https://safersociety.org/store/aloha-publishing/

Amazon Links (Single Order):
đź”— https://a.co/d/2mcb4HY (Male Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/6Irm3N1 (Female Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/bORqDkL (Counselor's Manual for Male)
đź”— https://a.co/d/1tvXHRs (Counselor's Manual for Female)

Mental Health Services:
đź”— http://vivuscounseling.com/

Court-mandated work comes with layers of clinical and ethical complexity. Over time, I’ve developed a structured approac...
08/05/2025

Court-mandated work comes with layers of clinical and ethical complexity. Over time, I’ve developed a structured approach that blends motivational interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care with the realities of domestic violence dynamics. CARE FORENSICS is your opportunity to learn this framework and apply it in your own practice.

🧠 Get the tools.
đź’Ľ Gain confidence.
đź“… AUGUST 29th date of training

Explore the full course at
🔗 https://www.careforensics.com/

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The CARE Method Book:
đź”— www.caremethodbook.com

SSF Link:
đź”— https://safersociety.org/store/aloha-publishing/

Amazon Links (Single Order):
đź”— https://a.co/d/2mcb4HY (Male Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/6Irm3N1 (Female Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/bORqDkL (Counselor's Manual for Male)
đź”— https://a.co/d/1tvXHRs (Counselor's Manual for Female)

Mental Health Services:
đź”— http://vivuscounseling.com/

On AUGUST 29th, I’m launching an intensive NBCC-approved training that’s been years in the making—CARE FORENSICS: A 6-ho...
08/04/2025

On AUGUST 29th, I’m launching an intensive NBCC-approved training that’s been years in the making—CARE FORENSICS: A 6-hour CE course specifically designed for counselors, therapists or clinicians working with court-mandated or high-risk clients.

Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or new to DV work, this course will help you:

🔹 Break through resistance using motivational strategies that actually work in forensic settings

🔹 Understand and apply DV typologies—like coercive control and situational violence—to tailor your interventions

🔹 Avoid the most common pitfalls clinicians face in mandated work while still holding clients accountable

🔹 Manage your own reactions (countertransference) with evidence-based clinical tools

🔹 Learn The CARE Method—an integrated approach combining CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Theory

🔹 Build deeper confidence in working with marginalized, justice-involved populations

This is more than a CE course—it’s a shift in how we engage clients who’ve often been misunderstood, mislabeled, and mandated without real motivation to change.

🧠 Get the tools.
đź’Ľ Gain confidence.
đź“… Enroll by AUGUST 29th.

Explore the full course at
🔗 https://www.careforensics.com/

The CARE Method Book:
đź”— www.caremethodbook.com

SSF Link:
đź”— https://safersociety.org/store/aloha-publishing/

Amazon Links (Single Order):
đź”— https://a.co/d/2mcb4HY (Male Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/6Irm3N1 (Female Client)
đź”— https://a.co/d/bORqDkL (Counselor's Manual for Male)
đź”— https://a.co/d/1tvXHRs (Counselor's Manual for Female)

Mental Health Services:
đź”— http://vivuscounseling.com/

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Vivus Counseling Services LLC, 6290 Lehman Dr Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO
80918

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