Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET / 8:00 am – 10:00 am PT

Presented by: Nikole Nassen, PhD (See Bio)

To be eligible for a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation form within 24 hours following the live event.

Please note: This training is not eligible for CE credits.

Online Training Description:

Traditional approaches to sexual offense treatment focus on suppressing or controlling sexual urges, but research and clinical experience now emphasize the importance of promoting healthy sexuality as part of rehabilitation. For individuals with histories of sexual offending, addressing issues such as sexual dysfunction, negative self-image, intimacy problems, and deviant sexual scripts in treatment, can decrease the risk of reoffending.

Unfortunately, many professionals experience discomfort and other challenges when discussing sexual topics with clients, leading to avoidance or negative messaging about sex and sexuality. Consequently, clients may not receive the support they need to explore their sexual interests, develop healthy sexual expression, and achieve treatment goals related to consensual and non-harmful sexuality. 

This presentation, developed by Nikole Nassen, PhD, focuses on how professionals can address sexual topics with adults in sexual offense treatment. Drawing on examples from the presenter’s practice, the training covers:

• Factors that inhibit clinicians and clients from discussing sexual interests and behaviors
• Strategies for introducing and addressing sexual topics in a therapeutic context
• Approaches for working with clients who present with paraphilias
• Guidelines for responding when clients disclose sexual attractions to clinicians
• Methods for processing and managing clinicians’ reactions to clients’ sexual interests

As a result of participating in this training, attendees will be better able to:

1) Explain why SOTP treatment providers need to talk about sex and why it’s difficult.
2) Describe techniques for how to talk about sex in various contexts of sexual offense treatment.
3) Initiate discussions about client sexual attractions and provider reactions when discussing sex in sexual offense treatment.
4) Use diverse techniques for discussing sex and sexuality.

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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