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Understanding and Intervening in Sibling Sexual Behaviors and Abuse

Sexual behaviors and abuse between siblings can have profound, life-altering consequences. During the training, the presenters describe research findings that can guide professional understanding of those who cause harm and are harmed by these behaviors. They review the long-term impacts of sibling sexual abuse, which can manifest in various forms of psychological distress and maladaptive behaviors well into adulthood.

A key focus of this training is how the family context plays a role in abuse. The presenters emphasize the importance of adopting a developmental perspective when assessing and treating affected children. To aid professionals in this task, they introduce an innovative mapping tool that ensures attention to all relevant domains of the family context, thereby helping to prevent further harm.

$140.00

Assessing Adolescents with Sexually Abusive Behaviors

Understanding and addressing sexual risk among adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior is important for ensuring effective interventions and treatment planning. Phil Rich developed this training to provide professionals with advanced insights into contemporary sexual risk assessment methodologies.

$140.00

Using Forensic Compassion Focused Therapy to Help Adults with Sexual Interest in Children

Forensic compassion focused therapy (FCFT) is a therapeutic approach that applies the principles of compassion focused therapy specifically to individuals within the criminal justice system. FCFT aims to address their behavioral and mental health issues by cultivating their compassion for others and themselves. This approach can help clients to understand, accept, and manage their sexual interest in children. It addresses shame and guilt and assists clients in developing self-regulation skills.

Jon Taylor, a consultant forensic psychologist and psychotherapist with nearly three decades of experience in various forensic settings, developed this training to offer a framework for addressing harmful sexual interests.

$50.00

Our Safe Haven: An Open Dialog for Abuse Prevention Professionals

Our Safe Haven sessions are a unique opportunity for professionals to engage in informal discussions about their work in the mental health field. At Safer Society, we place a high value on community and collaboration, creating environments where professionals can share experiences, seek support, and practice self-care. These sessions are a chance to embrace compassionate and empathetic approaches that promote healing for both those who cause harm and those who have been harmed.

Unlike our more exclusive ‘Our Safe Haven’ sessions, these gatherings focus on organic discussions about the inherent challenges and victories in this demanding field.

$8

Our Safe Haven: Encountering Cases of Sibling Sexual Abuse

Working with family and other caregivers after sexual abuse has occurred entails navigating significant challenges. Professionals in this field, despite being invaluable, often go without due recognition. Sexual abuse by siblings, commonly seen in our field, underscores the need for comprehensive guidance for facilitating resolution and supporting families in their journey toward reconciliation and recovery—a resource that is often in short supply.

To the dedicated professionals supporting individuals who perpetrate abuse and encounter cases of sibling sexual abuse, we see you. We recognize the challenges you navigate with limited resources.

Join us for an upcoming Our Safe Haven session, where Linda Valenta joins David Prescott from Australia to discuss the challenges inherent in this line of work. Engage in open discussions, offer support, and be supported!

$8

Coercive Control in Sexual and Domestic Violence

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.

Free

Our Safe Haven: Strengthening Allyship and Enhancing Mental Health Support for the LGBTQ+ Community

As mental health professionals, we recognize the importance of creating inclusive and supportive environments for all individuals, especially those from marginalized groups that have traditionally experienced limited access to mental health resources. This Our Safe Haven series, co-moderated by Jimmy Widdifield, Jr., and David Prescott, aims to bring together allies and LGBTQ+ practitioners to improve our collective support for the LGBTQ+ community in mental health services.

$8.00

How to Use Journaling in Treatment with Justice-Involved Clients

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

Free

Our Safe Haven: Encountering Cases of Sibling Sexual Abuse

Working with family and other caregivers after sexual abuse has occurred entails navigating significant challenges. Professionals in this field, despite being invaluable, often go without due recognition. Sexual abuse by siblings, commonly seen in our field, underscores the need for comprehensive guidance for facilitating resolution and supporting families in their journey toward reconciliation and recovery—a resource that is often in short supply.

To the dedicated professionals supporting individuals who perpetrate abuse and encounter cases of sibling sexual abuse, we see you. We recognize the challenges you navigate with limited resources.

Join us for an upcoming Our Safe Haven session, where Linda Valenta joins David Prescott from Australia to discuss the challenges inherent in this line of work. Engage in open discussions, offer support, and be supported!

$8

Our Safe Haven: Navigating the Complexities of Inclusive Language in Professional Practice

Person-first and identity-first language play a crucial role in shaping perceptions and treatment of individuals. While mental health professionals strive to demonstrate respect and courtesy to their clients, implementing these language practices is far more nuanced and complex than it might initially appear. Despite these obstacles, adopting first-person language remains essential for creating a respectful and supportive environment for patients. Professionals can improve their use of inclusive language through continued education, self-reflection, and consistent practice.

These Our Safe Haven sessions, co-moderated by Molly Shepard and David Prescott, focus on the implementation and importance of inclusive language. The sessions provide a space for professionals to explore current communication trends in mental health and criminal justice fields.

$8.00

Best Practices in Treatment Planning for Adolescents Who Have Sexually Abused

The code of ethics of every mental health profession emphasizes the importance of treatment planning in ensuring successful outcomes. However, for professionals who treat people who have harmed others, training on the process of treatment planning has been minimal, resulting in practitioners entering the profession with unanswered questions. This training brings together three experts to provide over-arching guidance and practical tips or establishing treatment plans that lead to successful outcomes for the adolescents and their families. The presenters discuss common challenges that can occur in treatment programs and offer insights on navigating complex scenarios.

$105.00

Our Safe Haven: Navigating the Complexities of Inclusive Language in Professional Practice

Person-first and identity-first language play a crucial role in shaping perceptions and treatment of individuals. While mental health professionals strive to demonstrate respect and courtesy to their clients, implementing these language practices is far more nuanced and complex than it might initially appear. Despite these obstacles, adopting first-person language remains essential for creating a respectful and supportive environment for patients. Professionals can improve their use of inclusive language through continued education, self-reflection, and consistent practice.

These Our Safe Haven sessions, co-moderated by Molly Shepard and David Prescott, focus on the implementation and importance of inclusive language. The sessions provide a space for professionals to explore current communication trends in mental health and criminal justice fields.

$8.00

Our Safe Haven: Encountering Cases of Sibling Sexual Abuse

Working with family and other caregivers after sexual abuse has occurred entails navigating significant challenges. Professionals in this field, despite being invaluable, often go without due recognition. Sexual abuse by siblings, commonly seen in our field, underscores the need for comprehensive guidance for facilitating resolution and supporting families in their journey toward reconciliation and recovery—a resource that is often in short supply.

To the dedicated professionals supporting individuals who perpetrate abuse and encounter cases of sibling sexual abuse, we see you. We recognize the challenges you navigate with limited resources.

Join us for an upcoming Our Safe Haven session, where Linda Valenta joins David Prescott from Australia to discuss the challenges inherent in this line of work. Engage in open discussions, offer support, and be supported!

$8

Assessing, Treating, and Supervising Autistic Adults Who Have Offended Sexually

With the increasing occurrence of adult autism diagnoses, there is a growing need for evaluators, treatment providers, and parole and probation officers with the skills to work with this population. Presenter Tiffany Looney MS, LPC, CCSOT developed this training to address the gaps in our understanding of autism spectrum disorder and their implications for clinical and supervisory practices.

In this training, participants develop an understanding of the neurobiological differences of the autistic brain, the social model of disability, and what it means to be neurodiversity-affirming. Ms. Looney discusses reasons why autistic persons sexually offend, how their reasons may differ from those of their non-autistic peers, and how this impacts our understanding of risk, treatment needs, and effective supervision of these clients. She further describes key areas of autistic functioning, differentiating between autistic meltdown, shutdown, and burnout, as well as other effects of autism on mental and physical health, executive and adaptive functioning, and sensory processing.

$140.00