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In this webinar, Rebekah Fraser and Nikki Friar share how their work at Press Pause uses a structured approach to address this “messy middle,” offering ideas for practitioners seeking to prevent harm. This webinar provides attendees with new ways to support adults in helping young people through connection and exploration of the challenges they face.
Moderated by Robin Wilson—an internationally recognized expert in this area—and David Prescott, these sessions offer a structured yet supportive forum for professionals to explore assessment, diagnostic formulation, and treatment considerations related to sexual interests involving minors. Each session will begin with a focused topic and expand into an interactive, participant-driven discussion grounded in clinical experience and current research.
Many professionals recognize the harm caused by domestic violence, but may not realize that it can go beyond the obvious physical incidents. In reality, domestic violence often includes more subtle patterns of abuse and
coercive control that can easily be missed when attention is focused solely on the presenting problem. When this happens, the accuracy of assessments and the effectiveness of treatment may be compromised, and the safety and wellbeing of clients and others can be at risk. In many situations, simply asking the right questions at the right time can help prevent life‑altering harm, as well as the anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns that can arise in the context of domestic violence.
Ms. Lauren Garder is very familiar with the stressors inherent in abuse-prevention work. Drawing on her experience in domestic violence and fatality review, she offers this introduction to CE-CERT out of a continuing commitment to supporting the wellbeing of professionals in this field.
CE-CERT (Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma) was originally developed by Brian C. Miller, PhD. It provides a framework of concrete skills and practices designed to reduce job-related stress and enhance the satisfaction of helping work. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to survive one’s vocation, but to find it deeply rewarding and sustainable.