Effectively Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children and Adolescents

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This module describes myths behind youth who sexually act out, also referred to as youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSBs). The article focuses on four areas of misperception and misconception: Risk, Specialness, Intransigence and Homogeneity. Specific conceptual tools (e.g., reframing how the provider sees these children) and concrete tools (e.g., the TF-CBT model and the PCIT model) are discussed.

Presenters

Michael D. Gomez, PhD

Michael Gomez, PhD, is a psychologist with Bradley Hospital Outpatient Services. He earned both his master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees in clinical child psychology from the University of Kansas. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in child abuse and neglect at the University of...

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

Margaret Paccione, PhD, has more than 35 years of experience in supervisory and administrative positions as well as extensive experience with trauma patients and managing trauma-related service environments. As a licensed psychologist, teacher and rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Paccione is the...

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Utilize basic information to describe how child/adolescent problematic sexual behaviors (PSBs) are qualitatively different than adult pedophilia.
Describe a conceptual understanding of what treatment components to use for child/adolescent PSBs (and what not to use).
Cite an example of specific evidence-based practices to address PSBs in youth.

Requirements for Successful Completion

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board. The participant should: read this page of information; view the presentation in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. The evaluation form provides each participant with the opportunity to comment on the quality of the instructional process, the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness, the perception of commercial bias, and his/her views on future educational needs.

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated on the title page; physicians, psychologists and licensed healthcare workers should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. There are no prerequisites to participate in this activity or to receive CME/CE credit. In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the assessment and evaluation form. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the assessment with a passing score of ≥ 80%, and evaluation form.

Follow these steps to earn credit:

Read the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures.
Study the educational content online or printed out.
Online, choose the best answer to each assessment question. To receive a certificate, you must receive a passing score as designated at the top of the assessment and complete the activity evaluation to provide feedback for future programming.

Contact

Bradley Online Learning
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For CME and APA continuing education credits: Release date: January 15, 2024 Valid through: January 14, 2026 Media: Internet Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 60 minutes

For NASW-RI continuing education credits: Release date: May 1, 2025 Valid through: April 30, 2027 Media: Internet Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 60 minutes

The target audience for this course is psychologists, physicians, social workers and other interested health care professionals.
The instruction level for this course is intermediate.
1 CE hour/credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation criteria and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Rhode Island Hospital and Bradley Hospital. Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Rhode Island Hospital designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Rhode Island Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Rhode Island Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
CEs for this event have been approved by NASW-RI Chapter in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure, designating this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education credit. NASW Authorization # RI-9882.

Disclosure of potential relevant financial conflicts of interest within the last 12 months must be made and resolved prior to the date of the CME/CE activity. The intent is to assist learners in assessing the potential for bias in information that is presented during this CME/CE activity.

Michael Gomez, PhD has no relevant financial interest or contractual relationships with commercial interest to disclose.

Margaret Paccione-Dyszlewski, Ph.D. has no relevant financial interest or contractual relationships with commercial interest to disclose.

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Effectively Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children and Adolescents

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