Safer Society Foundation

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

To effectively treat people who have sexually abused others, professionals must come to terms with the diversity and often-complex nature of human sexuality. During this free 90-minute webinar, a panel of nationally recognized experts— Katherine Gotch, LPC, CCSOT, ATSA-F, Molly E Shepard, PhD, Bud Ballinger, PhD, Apryl Alexander, PsyD, and Nikole Nassen, PhD—explores the principles of sex positivity and inclusivity in therapeutic contexts, advocating for a non-judgmental attitude toward mutually consenting sexual activities. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/eGmqK_iJ #SaferSociety #AbusePrevention #Treatment #SexPositivity #Therapy #Counselor #SocialWork #Psychology #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinar #MentalHealth #Trauma

Join us! Presenter Mervyn Davies, co-founder of the LOOK Assessment, developed this training to help evaluators and treatment providers use a viewing time instrument in their professional activities with clients who have sexually abused others. The training covers: ??The long history of using viewing time tools with people convicted of sexual crimes ??A review of existing approaches ??Three kinds of sexual attraction in males ??Why we assess sexual interests ??Review of top risk factors for sexual offense recidivism ??The use of measures to improve client disclosure of interests and engagement in treatment ??Reasons why there are no norm-referenced tools This training focuses on viewing time generally, and skills learned in this training apply to the use of other measures. Register now! https://lnkd.in/e8-XDakR #SaferSociety #Treatment #SexualAbusePrevention #MentalHealth #Psychology #Counseling #Assessment

Last Current to Register! Evidence-Informed Practices for Addressing Juvenile Sexual Offenses Norbert Ralph and Mikaela Vidmar designed this training to equip professionals with the knowledge and resources necessary to understand, assess, and treat adolescents who have sexually abused. By participating in this training, practitioners can significantly enhance their ability to make a positive impact on the lives of juveniles, contributing to a more effective and compassionate juvenile justice system. Learn more! https://lnkd.in/em8DCkMr #SaferSociety #AbusePrevention #Research #MentalHealth #Psychology #SocialWork #Counseling #SexualAbusePrevention