Children and Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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Some sexual play between young children close in age, such as playing doctor or looking at private parts, is considered normal. However, some children display intrusive, aggressive or coercive sexual behaviors. This is inappropriate and potentially harmful the children and their peers. Recognizing and responding to sexual behavior problems is important since research suggests a quarter to half of child sexual abuse involves children acting out on other children. This program will provide participants with an understanding of sexual behavior problems versus normal sexual development, and ways to respond.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
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Prerequisites skills participant need
No prerequisite skills are needed. However, the training is most appropriate for school teachers, counselors and administrators, as well as others in child-serving organizations.
The Evidence-Based Research
This 2.5-hour awareness training was created based on the evidence-based intervention for children with problematic sexual behavior developed by Dr. Barbara Bonner, Ph.D., Director, and The Center on Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oklahoma Children’s Physicians Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Learning Facilitation
The presentation includes PowerPoint, Audio, Video and Lecture
Objectives – Pre/Post Knowledge Survey will be given.
1. Participants will understand and be able to identify the difference between normal sexual development and problematic sexual behaviors.
2. Participants will articulate signs and symptoms of problematic behavior.
3. Participants will learn basic skills in creating a positive environment where children understand boundaries, and can promote impulse control, social skills and empathy development.