The Roots of Sexual Deviance Developmental Pathways, Risk Factors, and Clinical Considerations
Tried understanding through standalone research? Lack of comprehensive resources could be the issue.
Understanding Origins of Sexual Deviance is a 2-hour continuing education workshop for mental health professionals examining the developmental, psychological, behavioral, and environmental factors associated with sexually deviant thoughts and behaviors. Participants will explore current research on trauma, attachment, cognitive distortions, conditioning, and risk factors while developing evidence-based approaches to assessment, case conceptualization, differential diagnosis, and ethical clinical practice. Case examples and discussion will enhance understanding of these complex presentations in forensic, treatment, and behavioral health settings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
You will learn to:
• Examine major psychological, developmental, behavioral, and environmental theories related to the origins of sexually deviant thoughts and behaviors.
• Identify potential contributing factors associated with sexual deviance, including trauma, attachment disruption, conditioning, cognitive distortions, and compulsive behavioral patterns.
• Apply ethical, evidence-informed, and clinically neutral approaches when conceptualizing and working with individuals presenting with problematic or sexually deviant behaviors
In-depth Knowledge
Gain a comprehensive understanding of sexual deviance from a developmental, psychological, and environmental perspective.
Evidence-based Approaches
Learn to develop evidence-based approaches for assessment, case conceptualization, and ethical clinical practice.
Professional Development
Enhance your professional skills with this 2-hour continuing education workshop for mental health professionals.
Become the Go-to Expert in Understanding and Treating Sexual Deviance
Signing up for our course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently handle cases of sexual deviance.
Who is this course for?
What will I learn from this course?
Justitia Foundation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7686.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Justitia Foundation is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, has worked in mental health since 1998, specializing in PTSD, forensic and custody evaluations, sex offender treatment, and crisis management. He frequently serves as an expert legal witness and has led clinical supervision and program development throughout his career. Dr. Black holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University and has led Darsey, Black & Associates since 1998 and Atlantic Counseling Services since 2012.
