Treating Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children (4 CE Hours)

Decription

This course provides mental health professionals with a comprehensive framework for understanding and treating children who have experienced sexual abuse and those who exhibit problematic sexual behaviors (PSB). Participants will explore the common emotional, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms resulting from sexual abuse and learn evidence-based treatment approaches, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The course will also focus on identifying and assessing problematic sexual behaviors in children, differentiating developmentally appropriate behaviors from concerning ones, and implementing effective intervention strategies using Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT). Through case studies, discussion, and practical application, participants will gain the skills necessary to provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care.

Learning Objectives

• Describe how to assess common symptoms in children who have experienced sexual abuse, including emotional, behavioral, and cognitive manifestations.
• Explain how to Apply Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) techniques to help children process their trauma and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
• Discuss how to Differentiate between typical sexual development and problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) in children and understand the risk factors and contributing factors associated with PSB.
• Explain how to Implement Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) interventions to treat children with PSB while addressing underlying trauma, emotional regulation, and social skills.

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