Demystifying Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors: What Every Provider Should Know
A Trauma-Informed Approach
| Date | Class Type | Address | City | State | Price |
|---|
| 12/9/2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST - Registration & CEs | Virtual | | | | $100.00 |
Training Description
When a child or teen exhibits problematic sexual behaviors (PSBs), it can trigger fear, confusion, and a sense of helplessness in even the most seasoned caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals. The youth is often misunderstood—and surrounded by deeply ingrained myths that can prevent effective treatment and support. One of the most common misconceptions? Working with youth with PSB requires years of highly specialized training and that these youth are destined to remain a danger to others. But the truth tells a different story—one of hope, responsiveness, and successful intervention.
During this workshop, we’ll dismantle the myths and shed light on what the research really shows: with appropriate, evidence-based treatment, up to 95% of youth who engage in PSBs do not reoffend and are fully capable of living safely in their communities. Whether you're a therapist, case manager, social worker, educator, or other youth-serving professional, this session will give you the confidence and tools you need to make a meaningful difference.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least five behavioral aspects of interventions that can be used in treatment for improving prosocial behavior among youth exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors.
- Identify at least two common myths around problematic sexual behaviors in youth and language to counteract these myths to reduce the negative impact of implicit bias on assessment and treatment.
- Apply at least two interventions for promoting healthy boundaries, emotional regulation, and other areas related to healthy sexual development when treating youth who present with problematic sexual behaviors.
- Explain at least two strategies for integrating trauma-informed care into treatment to support safety, trust, and healing among youth with problematic sexual behaviors.
Upon completing the live
virtual
training, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for attending the training.
Trainer:
Michael Gomez, Ph.D.
Delivery
Method: Live Virtual Via Zoom
Prerequisites: None
CE Hours: 2.75
Target Audience:
Behavioral
health team members including clinicians, case managers, social workers, counselors,
and
supervisors.
There is no known commercial support for this webinar.
All training materials will be
provided
the week prior to the training.
