Yahoo!
Webinar Description
Women face a heightened risk of sexual assault, often perpetrated by individuals they know rather than strangers. Research indicates that perpetrators typically follow a discernible grooming process, and studies have identified key factors that may increase a woman's vulnerability to such victimization. Additionally, research outlines distinct personality traits common among perpetrators.
Despite the wealth of information available on this subject, it has not yet significantly impacted the practices of many mental health professionals. By deepening their understanding of sexual grooming and its indicators, therapists can enhance their ability to recognize warning signs in their clients, conduct thorough risk assessments, and engage in safety planning to mitigate risks. This knowledge is crucial for fostering a safer therapeutic environment and supporting at-risk individuals with greater efficacy.
About the Presenter:
Agenda:
DEFINING THE PROBLEM (30 minutes)
-Introduction to the topic
-Literature recap
RESEARCH on VICTIMS (30 minutes)
-”The Human Magnet Syndrome”: vulnerable clients are attracted to narcissists and vice versa
-What makes a woman vulnerable?
-Self-love deficit disorder
-(Clients change in therapy and Narcissistic partner unhappy)
-(Don't bring narcissist into therapy- client will get punished.)
-Describe therapist’s natural inclination towards treatment planning and aversion to talking about sex
-Clients never ask for help in this area unless asked (examples)
-Presenting problem will be lies narcissists feeds her; underscoring importance risk assessment
-Questions
RESEARCH on PERPETRATORS (45 minutes)
-Narcissist and great first impressions
-Rape myths and the boomerang effect of empathy prompting in perpetrators
-Activities of grooming (love bombing, lack of respect for boundaries, gaslighting, introduction of a substance, intrusion, desensitization, emotional isolation, physical isolation)
-Examples each, brownie points extra
-Risk assessment
-Questions?
APPLICATION TO PRACTICE (45 minutes)
-Why “trusting your gut” doesn’t work to assess a future perpetrator
-Ask audience surefire way to assess intentions of perpetrator
-The importance of setting good boundaries- 3 steps w selective vulnerability
-How lack of respect for boundaries looks in real time, with gaslighting and eye rolling (Gottman)
-The maturity awareness approach with “emotionally immature” people (Dr. Lindsay Gibson)
ACTIVITY (30 minutes)
-Boundary setting role play
-Boundary setting activity
-Take the Therapists’ Safety First Pledge
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a CeYou! Plus! seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform CeYou! Plus! ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly.
- The grievance policy for trainings provided by CeYou! Plus! is available here
- Satisfactory Completion: Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here change to Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion in your account or by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.