Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET / 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Format:   Live interactive training offered via Zoom

Presented by: Ted Jackson, LCSW, PhD (See Bio) and Bud Ballinger, PhD, 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 ability to manage one’s sexual arousal is a common and very important goal in the treatment of people who have sexually abused others. Studies find that programs addressing sexual arousal management produce better outcomes and reduced recidivism. However, methods for managing unhealthy arousal have often been implemented in ways that clients experience as intrusive, judgmental, and shaming.

Dr. Jackson and Dr. Ballinger developed this training to support professionals in adopting sex-positive, non-judgmental approaches to help clients in managing unhealthy patterns of sexual arousal patterns. Many individuals who have sexually abused have had limited sex education and few opportunities to understand the role of sexuality in their lives. Against this backdrop, it is more constructive for clients to view healthy sexuality as a goal to pursue and achieve, rather than regarding sexual arousal as something to avoid for the rest of their lives.

In this training, Dr.’s Jackson and Ballinger offer specific arousal management techniques and explain how these strategies can be incorporated into treatment. Along the way, they also provide ideas for:

Helping clients identify and discuss who they are attracted to and what they find enjoyable
Identify how they might explore these interests without causing harm to others
Addressing gaps in clients’ understanding of sexuality and sexual behaviors
Supporting the development of realistic and arousing healthy sexual fantasies to strengthen positive arousal patterns
Teaching skills for ethical decision-making regarding sex and sexual media consumption
Integrating arousal management education into a strengths-based program
Determining which clients are most likely to benefit from specific techniques

This training also emphasizes the importance of fostering clients’ internal motivation and strengthening the working alliance.  The presenters offer suggestions for introducing interventions to help clients understand the importance of using appropriate techniques to manage their individual sexual behavior. Additionally, they provide guidance for adapting the material to accommodate participants’ learning abilities.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1) Apply sex-positive techniques to treatment of adults who have committed sexual offenses
2) Explain arousal management practices to clients in treatment
3) Describe how to adapt the teaching of arousal management approaches for clients with special needs

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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