Course Description:

*In order to enroll in Part 2 of this series, you MUST enroll in Part 1. 

In this second webinar in a two part series. Drs. Hill and Mullen discuss, in depth, what makes the perpetrators of child sexual abuse think the way they do and how that impacts the children they harm.The presenters demystify perpetrator behaviors that could provide important clues for play therapists and child counselors that enable unique clinical insight, greater opportunity for meaningful therapeutic responses, richer case conceptualizations, and thoughtful clinical interventions.Understanding the origins and maintenance of perpetrator behavior offers essential knowledge to help professionals keep children safe and provide a foundation and framework for consultation and psychoeducation. 


*THIS PRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE (UPON REQUEST) LIVE IN-PERSON & LIVE ONLINE. 

Dr. Mullen & Dr. Hill are taking requests for presenting this topic in the future. It is available live online and/or in person and would include videos from interviews of child sexual offenders and play therapy sessions in the presentation. Please contact us at [email protected] to inquire & request.



Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1.) Recognize the primary intrinsic needs that influence perpetrator behavior.
2.) Identify common control techniques used by perpetrators to prevent disclosure and avoid detection.
3.) Recognize how primary drivers emerge relationally, behaviorally, and symbolically in the play therapy of sexually exploited children.
4.) Plan ways to provide psychoeducation to parents and children.


Continuing Education Credits

Integrative Counseling Services, PLLC is approved by The Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. Our provider number is 06-168. This course provides 2.5 non-contact APT credits. 

Integrative Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC is recognized  by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental  Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for  licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0085. This course provides 2.5 CE credits. 

Integrative  Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC is recognized by the New York  State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved  provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0308. This course provides 2.5 CE credits. 

Instructor Jodi Mullen, PhD, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S

Dr. Jodi Mullen is a professor at SUNY Oswego in the Counseling & Psychological Services Department. She primarily teaches in the Mental Health Counseling Program. She is the director of Integrative Counseling Services, with several offices in Central New York. Dr. Mullen is an international speaker, author, credentialed play therapist and play therapy supervisor. Dr. Mullen has over 30 years in the field of counseling. She has authored books on play therapy, counseling children and adolescents, supervision, grief counseling and parenting. Dr. Mullen was the 2008 recipient of the Key Award for Professional Training & Education through the Association for Play Therapy. She is the proud Momma of Leah & Andrew.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Video

    1. Evaluation (Required)

About this course

  • $150.00
  • 4 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content