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

$160.00

Presented by: Tatiana Scharr, Ph.D., LCSW

4 CE Hours

Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 9AM – 1PM EST

Live via Webinar (Zoom) or Available on demand via recording

AASECT Category: Human Sexuality Education, Section J

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.

 

 

Speaker Bios

Dr. Tatiana Scharr is a Dominican-American therapist, educator, and researcher specializing in sexual trauma, sexual dysfunctions, and anxiety. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology and certification as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, she brings over seven years of expertise to her work. Dr. Scharr’s research focuses on how cultural dynamics, including machismo, marianismo, and biculturalism, shape sexual attitudes and behaviors within Hispanic communities. As a clinician and educator, she is dedicated to fostering culturally competent discussions around Hispanic sexuality and creating inclusive spaces for learning and growth.

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MSTI is an approved CE organizational provider for IBOSP, AASECT, and ASWB. Modern Sex Therapy Institutes is part of the Advanced Mental Health Training Institute. The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6901. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

 

MSTI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists. The Modern Sex Therapy Institutes maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

 

For Live Courses: To obtain CE credits, attendees must attend the entire course and complete an evaluation to receive credit.


For asynchronous/recorded courses, attendees must complete the course, pass the posttest (80% in 3 attempts) and complete the evaluation to receive credit.