This webinar is focused on increasing the knowledge base around problematic sexual behavior in children for all multidisciplinary team members. The National Center on Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) defines children with problematic sexual behavior (PSB) as youth who engage in behaviors involving sexual body parts that are developmentally inappropriate and/or potentially harmful to self and others (Carpentier, Silovsky, Chaffin, 2005). Consideration will be given to the role that technology plays in increasing youth exposure to sexualized material and the impact of exposure.
Focus is placed on details of the continuum of sexual behaviors, dispelling myths about children with problematic sexual behavior, and instilling hope in treating this population. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of appropriate language to use and feel more competent in encouraging appropriate next steps for treatment and safety planning with families. Evidence-based information regarding family engagement in treatment, through Mary McKay’s work, is incorporated throughout the webinar.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about normative, cautionary, and problematic behavior in children and where such behaviors fall on the continuum.
Describe the differences between common misconceptions regarding children with problematic sexual behavior and what is supported by research.
Dispel myths and provide information on how MDT collaboration best supports family well-being and engagement.
Discuss strategies for how to educate and engage professionals across disciplines to better serve children with problematic sexual behavior, their caregivers, and others impacted by the behavior.