Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/06/2024
1:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Categories
Becoming Trauma-Informed in our Work with People who have Sexually Offended
Presented by Gwenda Willis, Ph.D., PGDipClinPsych
Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 1:15pm -4:00pm via Zoom
2.5 APA CEs Available
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common in the histories of adults who have sexually offended, and many risk-relevant characteristics they present with (dynamic risk factors/criminogenic needs) have their origins in early trauma. This presentation will provide a brief overview of relevant ACE research and introduce key principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC). TIC views problematic behaviour through the lens of early trauma and relies heavily on the therapeutic or supervisory relationship as a corrective emotional experience. Key strategies for becoming trauma-informed will be discussed and demonstrated utilizing case examples. TIC aligns well with strengths-based approaches to therapy and supervision that aim to support clients live better and safer lives than what they have previously known.
Training Goals and Objectives
- Discuss how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are a relevant responsivity consideration when working with individuals who have sexually offended
- Analyze at least two dynamic risk factors/criminogenic needs through a trauma-informed lens
- Describe at least two examples of applying Trauma Informed Care principles with persons who have sexually offended
Gwenda M. Willis, PhD, is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of clinical psychology at the University of Auckland. Gwen’s research and clinical work focus on strengths[1]based approaches to working with people who have sexually abused or at risk to abuse. She provides training and consultation to clinicians internationally, including in the application of the contemporary Good Live Model of rehabilitation and Trauma-Informed Care. Gwen has received numerous grants and accolades for her research, which has been widely cited. In 2015 she was awarded a 5-year Royal Society Rutherford Discovery Fellowship to research protective factors against sexual reoffending. Gwen is a Fellow of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), a member of the ATSA prevention committee, Editorial Board member for Sexual Abuse and Journal of Sexual Aggression, and an avid advocate for preventing sexual abuse
Certificate of attendance available upon request
Registration closes on Wednesday, June 4th @ 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed after that time.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Individual Member $0
Agency Member $0
Non-members $5
Individual or Agency Member with 2.5 APA CEs $20
Non-members with 2.5 APA CEs $50
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