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Diagnosing Paraphilias: Strategies and Considerations for Assessing Those Who Have Committed Sexual Offenses (Encore)

Diagnosing paraphilias can be challenging due to the evolving definitions and criteria across diagnostic manuals, leading to discrepancies in classification and diagnosis. Additionally, distinguishing between paraphilic interests and paraphilic disorders—as well as addressing the potential misuse of diagnostic criteria—further complicates the process.

During this training, Dr. Michael Miner, Emeritus Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota, addresses the criteria and processes of diagnosing paraphilias and paraphilic disorders as described in the DSM-5-TR. He covers historical and current definitions, clarifies the differences between paraphilias and disorders, focuses on pedophilia considerations, and guides attendees through diagnosing various paraphilias, such as sexual sadism and voyeurism, with insights on applying DSM-5-TR criteria effectively.

$90

Evidence-Informed Practices for Addressing Juvenile Sexual Offenses

Staying informed about the latest research and practice innovations is essential for practitioners working with juveniles who have sexually offended. This training is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and resources necessary to understand, assess, and treat adolescents who have sexually abused. By delving into emerging research findings and best practices, this training addresses the complexities faced by practitioners striving to implement the most effective policies and programs.

$75.00

Sex Positivity and Inclusivity: Transforming Treatment for People Who Have Sexually Abused

During this 90-minute webinar, a panel of nationally recognized experts explores the principles of sex positivity and inclusivity in therapeutic contexts, advocating for a non-judgmental attitude toward mutually consenting sexual activities.

This discussion:
- Underscores the need for an individualized assessment and understanding of each client.
- Explores how and why a purely abstinence-based approach to the management of sexual urges and impulses is less likely to be effective.
- Provides an open dialogue about how “taboo” or “deviant” topics, paired with education and normalization, can help patients address and manage their risks more effectively.

By promoting sex positivity and inclusivity, clinicians can work towards reducing stigma and shame while still addressing potentially risky behaviors. In fact, the principles upheld by the kink community—communication, safety, and consent—offer valuable insights that can enhance these therapeutic interventions.

Free

Structured Assessment of Protective Factors Against Sexual Offending (SAPROF-SO) Version 1 Training

The SAPROF-SO is a tool for assessing protective factors for individuals with a history of sexual offending, integrating with strengths-based therapeutic approaches. This tool comprises 14 items across three key subscales: Resilience, Adaptive Sexuality, and Prosocial Connection & Reward, with an optional fourth subscale, Professional Risk Management.

Renowned for its strong reliability and predictive validity for reduced sexual recidivism (e.g., Nolan et al., 2023; Willis et al., 2020), the SAPROF-SO is instrumental in guiding therapy planning and risk management strategies (Kelley et al., 2022). This workshop, presented by Gwenda Willis, David Thornton, and Sharon Kelley, offers a training opportunity for clinicians interested in learning how to score and interpret the SAPROF-SO. Participants will also have the option of becoming certified SAPROF-SO users by completing a post-training calibration scoring exercise. All attendees will receive the SAPROF-SO manual and associated materials, ensuring they are well-equipped to implement this tool effectively in their practice.

$195.00

Our Safe Haven: Supporting Youths Through the Complexities of Sexually Explicit Media

Practitioners and parents alike have seen the dramatic increase of sexually explicit media (SEM) across various digital platforms, extending beyond traditional adult websites to social media and mainstream online spaces. This presents new challenges for parents, educators, and health professionals in guiding adolescents and children through their media consumption.

As media outlets evolve to keep viewers engaged, so too must our approaches to media literacy and education for young people. However, professionals and caregivers face many challenges when teaching youths how to be sophisticated consumers of media.

Join us for an upcoming Our Safe Haven session, featuring a discussion moderated by Seth Wescott and David Prescott. These sessions provide a forum for professional dialogue on the challenges associated with SEM and its dangerous impacts on youths. These sessions offer attendees an opportunity for open discussion, support, and skill development. Your contributions will enrich the collective understanding and help shape best practices in this evolving field.

$8.00

Our Safe Haven: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Clients and Providers

We invite mental health providers who are allies for LGBTQ+ clients, as well as LGBT+ practitioners, to participate in our upcoming “Our Safe Haven” session series. These gatherings provide a space for open dialogue and shared insights on how to establish and sustain safe spaces for individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

During each session, we explore several discussion topics, including but not limited to:

Stress, including the chronic social pressures faced by stigmatized minority groups.
Professional biases, including those faced by both LGBTQ+ clients and practitioners
Resources for specialized knowledge and training
Ethical and professional challenges
Creating and maintaining safe spaces for clients and providers can be daunting, often feeling overwhelming. However, by fostering collaboration and mutual learning, we can create supportive environments for our work and ourselves.

$8

Our Safe Haven: Supporting Youths Through the Complexities of Sexually Explicit Media

Practitioners and parents alike have seen the dramatic increase of sexually explicit media (SEM) across various digital platforms, extending beyond traditional adult websites to social media and mainstream online spaces. This presents new challenges for parents, educators, and health professionals in guiding adolescents and children through their media consumption.

As media outlets evolve to keep viewers engaged, so too must our approaches to media literacy and education for young people. However, professionals and caregivers face many challenges when teaching youths how to be sophisticated consumers of media.

Join us for an upcoming Our Safe Haven session, featuring a discussion moderated by Seth Wescott and David Prescott. These sessions provide a forum for professional dialogue on the challenges associated with SEM and its dangerous impacts on youths. These sessions offer attendees an opportunity for open discussion, support, and skill development. Your contributions will enrich the collective understanding and help shape best practices in this evolving field.

$8.00

Co-Facilitation in Group Therapy: Foundations for Effective Sexual Offense Treatment

This training summarizes the origins of co-facilitation, its benefits, and the issues and opportunities of it with those who have sexually abused. Ms. Crowder and Mr. Sawyer, two established experts in group therapy, highlight common mistakes among co-facilitators and considerations for developing the most effective relationships. They also discuss the research behind its effectiveness and ways in which this relationship can be improved to further expand the growth and progress of the group members.

$90

Best Practices in Treatment Planning for Adults Who Have Sexually Abused

The code of ethics of every mental health profession emphasizes the importance of treatment planning in ensuring successful treatment. However, for professionals who treat people who have harmed others, training on the process of treatment planning is minimal. Due to this lack, newer practitioners enter the profession with unanswered questions. For example, what is the best way to customize treatment when using empirically supported protocols? How does treatment planning occur in settings where each client gets similar treatment?

This training brings together three established experts to provide over-arching guidance and practical tips for establishing treatment plans. They discuss common pitfalls that can occur in treatment programs and offer insights on navigating complex scenarios.

$55

Our Safe Haven: Embracing Support During the Holiday Blues

The holiday season, while often a time of joy and celebration, can also bring about significant emotional challenges, particularly for mental health professionals. The phenomenon known as “holiday blues” can strain self-care capacities as these individuals face heightened demands from their work and from their own family. During this time of year, mental health professionals continue to tirelessly support clients grappling with difficult emotions, yet their efforts frequently go unrecognized.

We invite you to join us for an upcoming Our Safe Haven session featuring Jill Levenson and David Prescott. Participate in a discussion on navigating the unique challenges of our work during the holiday season. This is an opportunity to engage in open dialogue, offer support to one another, and receive the support you deserve.

$8

An Introduction to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The need for trauma treatment with adolescents has reached nearly unprecedented levels, necessitating an increased demand for effective therapeutic interventions. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method designed to help children and adolescents recover from traumatic experiences. This introductory training offers mental health professionals a comprehensive overview of this gold-standard therapy model. Anette Birgersson—a certified TF-CBT trainer—brings a wealth of expertise to this training, which extends beyond TF-CBT to include: (1) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), (2) Prolonged Exposure, (3) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and (4) Emotional Regulation Group Therapy. Birgersson is highly regarded for her work with adolescents in the USA and Europe and for her engaging training approach for professionals interested in helping traumatized youths.

$70.00

Understanding Viewing Time in the Assessment and Treatment of Males Who Have Sexually Abused

Viewing time measures provide an unintrusive way to assess sexual interests among people who have sexually abused. It can be used in risk assessments and to assist in diagnosing Pedophilic and related conditions. Presenter Mervyn Davies, co-founder of the LOOK Assessment, developed this training to help evaluators and treatment providers use a viewing time instrument in their professional activities with clients who have sexually abused others.

$50