Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET / 10:00 am – 2:30 pm PT
Format:   Live interactive training offered via Zoom

Presented by: Gwenda M. Willis, PhD, PGDipClinPsyc (See Bio) and David Prescott, LICSW, ATSA-F (See Bio)

You must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation to be eligible for CE credits. If you seek only psychology credits, the evaluation is optional, and you can remain anonymous.

Online Training Description:

The Good Lives Model (GLM) is a rehabilitation framework that promotes positive personal goals and strengths as a foundation for reducing risk and supporting long-term behavioral change. By focusing on what individuals need to live meaningful, prosocial lives, the GLM complements traditional risk management approaches in the treatment of people who have sexually offended. 

Preliminary research indicates that, when applied appropriately, the GLM can enhance cognitive-behavioral (CBT) treatment programs that follow the Risk, Need, and Responsivity (RNR) principles. Its emphasis on collaborative engagement has been linked to improved treatment participation—an important factor in program success—while poor implementation may inadvertently increase risk.

Developed and presented by Gwenda Willis and David Prescott, this four-hour online training equips professionals with practical methods for integrating the GLM into treatment programs for individuals who have sexually offended. Drawing on their extensive international experience, including work with programs in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Norway, North America, Germany, Italy, and Namibia, they provide clear strategies for embedding the model into program structure, content, and delivery. The training outlines how to conduct GLM-based assessments, design intervention plans, adapt RNR/CBT modules, and address dynamic risk factors such as sexual and general self-regulation using a GLM-informed approach.

While the GLM has gained prominence internationally, its application in practice varies widely, and misinformed use can undermine treatment goals. This training addresses these challenges by showing how to use the model within diverse settings, including prisons, civil commitment programs, and community-based services.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this training, attendees will be better able to:
1) Describe the “Primary Human Goods” of the GLM, which are often operationalized as “Good Life Goals”
2) Differentiate between Good Life Goals that are important to the client in general, and those goals directly implicated in their offending behavior
3) Identify four types of obstacles clients may encounter when implementing their Good Life Plan
4) Explain the process of GLM-based assessment and intervention planning
5) Distinguish between the integration and implementation of GLM within treatment programs

Interactive Follow-Up Meeting

Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.

We can refund your training fee up to 24 hours prior to the start of the training.

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