In this webinar, Dr. Fontes provides an exploration of the tactics associated with coercive control. She examines various methods used, including isolation, intimidation, monitoring, and gaslighting, as well as forms of abuse such as verbal, financial, legal, and sexual abuse. By introducing attendees to these strategies, Dr. Fontes aims to help them effectively recognize and address the complex dynamics of domestic abuse and coercive control. This introductory discussion, hosted by David Prescott, serves as a foundational step toward building awareness among professionals.

Despite its proven effectiveness, journaling as a clinical practice with justice-involved clients does not always get the attention it deserves. Some clinicians remain ambivalent about its use, especially when they don’t see its benefits. Given that so many treatment programs are oriented towards helping clients take the perspective of others, improve their decision-making and other cognitive skills, and engage in self-reflection, it is clear that journaling has a role in improving treatment outcomes.

In this webinar, Dr. Janet DiGiorgio-Miller explores the potential of journaling in therapeutic settings, particularly for justice-involved clients. She covers several key aspects: Evidence base for journaling, Role of journaling in treatment, Practical implementation tips, Considerations for inpatient and prison settings

The challenges facing parents, caregivers, and adolescents in today’s digital landscape have arguably never been more complicated. All too often, adolescents find themselves navigating the harsh realities of readily available media without adequate guidance. Meanwhile, parents and caregivers are constrained by time and resources to help them and struggle to keep pace with these rapidly evolving technological issues. In this webinar, Seth Wescott and David Prescott review recent research and discuss the changing face of clinical practice in the current era. They offer ideas for understanding these issues and provide strategies for supporting adolescents and their families as they navigate this digital landscape.

Suicide rates among adolescents have risen across the past two decades, particularly among LGBTQ+ youths. These alarming statistics underscore the importance of suicide prevention as a fundamental component of professional development in youth-serving fields. In this webinar interview, Dr. Lucas Zullo, an expert in family-focused evidence-based suicide prevention, discusses his work on trauma-informed approaches that aim to promote safety and prevent any unintended re-traumatization.

The sexual grooming of children has emerged as a focal point of renewed public interest and prevention research. Child sexual grooming is a deliberate and deceptive process that paves the way to child sexual abuse. It involves behaviors that provide predators with access to children while reducing the likelihood that the abuse will be detected. Grooming tactics target not only the child but their caregivers and other influential adults as well.

This webinar features Drs. Doyle Pruitt and Molly Wolf, who discuss what professionals need to know about child sexual grooming