Safer Society Foundation

The Trauma and Grief Component Therapy Approach (TGCTA) acknowledges the profound connection between traumatic experiences and grief, and it addresses not only the symptoms of trauma but also unhealthy responses to loss. Results of TGCTA implementation have shown significant improvements in posttraumatic stress reactions, maladaptive grief reactions, depression symptoms, and academic performance and behavior at school. Read more about the features of TGCTA discussed by Erica Ogletree LPCC-S: https://lnkd.in/emzuQT8v #SaferSociety #Treatment #Counseling #Counselor #Therapy #Grief #Stress #Trauma #Psychology #MentalHealth #TGCTA

Following his recent webinar, "What You Need to Know About Online Sexual Offending," Michael C. Seto took the time to answer additional questions from participants, enhancing our understanding of this critical issue. His insights cover the escalation from adult pornography to child sexual abuse material, the potential link between autism and offending, and the importance of social support as a protective factor. Read the full article! https://lnkd.in/ekjvMDcm #SaferSociety #SexualAbusePrevention #OnlineOffending #OnlineSafety

Join us for this upcoming training with Anette Birgersson on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)! The training was developed to empower practitioners to make a significant impact in the lives of youths who have experienced trauma, contributing to the advancement of mental health care in this critical field. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/e_ascjmY #SaferSociety #Treatment #Therapy #TraumaFocusedCognitiveBehavioralTherapy #CBT #Trauma #TFCBT #MentalHealth

In this training, Certified Trainer Katherine Gotch provides a thorough overview of the Static-99R, including its development, scoring system, and application in various settings. The training also covers the predictive validity of the Static-99R and its appropriate use in forensic settings. Register Now - Seats are Limited! https://lnkd.in/eJM3qcA2 #SaferSociety #SexualAbusePrevention #Assessment #Clinician #Psychology #Static99R #Treatment #RiskAssessment

Clinical supervision is a crucial component in the field of psychotherapy. It can involve educating newer clinicians on methods and models, helping them improve their practice in different directions, providing support and encouragement, and helping supervisees manage the inevitable reactions they have to clients’ historical behaviors. Shoshanna Must and David Prescott’s training provides supervisors with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles within the field, ultimately contributing to improved client care and clinician development. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/ec_tqXBk #SaferSociety #Psychology #SocialWork #Counseling #Supervisor #ClinicalSupervision #ProfessionalDevelopment #SexualAbusePrevention

Last Chance to Register! This workshop, presented by Gwenda Willis, David Thornton, and Sharon Kelley, offers a training opportunity for clinicians interested in learning how to score and interpret the SAPROF-SO. Participants will also have the option of becoming certified SAPROF-SO users by completing a post-training calibration scoring exercise. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/ebtFgn2Z #SaferSociety #AbusePrevention #SAPROFSO #Assessment #RiskManagement #Clinician #Psychology

This online training brings together three established experts— Katherine Gotch, LPC, CCSOT, ATSA-F, Seth Wescott, LMLP, ATSA-F, and David Prescott, LICSW, ATSA-F—to provide over-arching guidance and practical tips for establishing treatment plans. They discuss common pitfalls that can occur in treatment programs and offer insights on navigating complex scenarios. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/er6a2yjB #SaferSociety #Treatment #TreatmentPlanning #SexualAbusePrevention #MentalHealth #Therapy

Ensuring the safety of our communities and the protection of children is a shared priority. However, we have a long way to go in ensuring best practices in diagnostic procedures. In this free webinar, researcher and evaluator Robin J. Wilson, Ph.D., ABPP joins David Prescott Prescott to discuss the challenges that professionals and clients face with this diagnosis. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/eqQmiWpS #SaferSociety #Treatment #SexualAbusePrevention #Paraphilias #MentalHealth

The urgent need for new approaches to treatment for youths who have sexually harmed was made very clear in research by Gewirtz-Meydan & Finkelhor (2020), where they found that, “…as many as 70-77% of the sexual assault and sexual abuse experienced by children and teens were committed by other children or teens.” Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a versatile and effective therapeutic approach for addressing various mental health challenges. Anette Birgersson, a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with children and teens, provides valuable insights into applying DBT for younger populations. Read Now! https://lnkd.in/ehX7TAvg #SaferSociety #DBT #Therapy #MentalHealth #SexualAbusePrevention #Treatment

We invite mental health providers who are allies for LGBTQ+ clients, as well as LGBTQ+ practitioners, to participate in our upcoming “Our Safe Haven” session series. These gatherings provide a space for open dialogue and shared insights on how to establish and sustain safe spaces for individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. During each session, we explore several discussion topics, including but not limited to: ??Stress, including the chronic social pressures faced by stigmatized minority groups. ??Professional biases, including those faced by both LGBTQ+ clients and practitioners ??Resources for specialized knowledge and training ??Ethical and professional challenges Creating and maintaining safe spaces for clients and providers can be daunting, often feeling overwhelming. However, by fostering collaboration and mutual learning, we can create supportive environments for our work and ourselves. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/eD-cMWba #SaferSociety #OurSafeHaven #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #LGBTQ #Counseling #Therapy #SocialWork