Structuring and Providing Clinical Assessment of PSB

Includes a Live Web Event on 02/19/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)

This webinar will take place on February 19, 2025 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

Join us for this clinically focused webinar designed for mental health professionals and practitioners focused on the assessment of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth. This session will explore the complexities of sexual behavior assessment, including the identification factors to promote and mitigate, cultural considerations, and effective evaluation techniques. Participants will gain an understanding of various assessment tools and frameworks, alongside case studies that illustrate practical applications. The webinar will also address ethical considerations and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in supporting individuals exhibiting problematic behaviors. Attendees will leave with enhanced skills and knowledge to effectively assess and intervene in cases of problematic sexual behavior, ultimately promoting safety and healthier outcomes for individuals and communities.

Trainees will get practical strategies in the following areas:

Developing an assessment protocol
Interviewing strategies (kids and caregivers)
Addressing denial (kids and caregivers)
Objective Measures
Using an empirical guided focus
Writing summary and recommendations
Developing engagement and collaborative skills with clients

For any questions, please contact Jami Bolton, jbolton@nca-online.org

*This training is pending approval for NASW and NBCC CEs

Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW

Coordinator for Mental Health Programs

National Children’s Alliance

Geoff Sidoli, LCSW, is the current Coordinator for NCA’s Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes. He assists CACs around the country developing, implementing, and sustaining mental health services. Prior to coming to NCA, Geoff was the executive director of a CAC in Asheville, NC where he supervised a clinical department that assessed and treated trauma and problematic sexual behavior (PSB) utilizing multiple evidence-based/supported models, including a PSB model that he developed. Geoff has a broad history of work with trauma and sexual violence for over 30 years including the assessment and treatment of individuals that have caused sexual harm. He speaks regionally and nationally on the topic of sexual abuse, assessment and treatment. He served on several state/national boards and work groups that focus on intervention and prevention of sexual harm and trauma. Geoff co-chairs NCA’s youth with problematic sexual behaviors work group and sits on ATSA’s child and adolescent committee as well as the ethic’s committee.