Women face a heightened risk of sexual assault, often perpetrated by individuals they know rather than strangers. Research indicates that perpetrators typically follow a discernible grooming process, and studies have identified key factors that may increase a woman's vulnerability to such victimization. Additionally, research outlines distinct personality traits common among perpetrators.
Despite the wealth of information available on this subject, it has not yet significantly impacted the practices of many mental health professionals. By deepening their understanding of sexual grooming and its indicators, therapists can enhance their ability to recognize warning signs in their clients, conduct thorough risk assessments, and engage in safety planning to mitigate risks. This knowledge is crucial for fostering a safer therapeutic environment and supporting at-risk individuals with greater efficacy.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/IdentifyingIPVjan25/viewFREE WEBINAR
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Risk Factors in Women and Intervention Strategies for Therapists
Monday, January 13, 2025, 12:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
Presenter: Ilana Orange, LCSW
Course Length: 4 Hours
This workshop Offers 4 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Women face a heightened risk of sexual assault, often perpetrated by individuals they know rather than strangers. Research indicates that perpetrators typically follow a discernible grooming process, and studies have identified key factors that may increase a woman's vulnerability to such victimization. Additionally, research outlines distinct personality traits common among perpetrators.
Despite the wealth of information available on this subject, it has not yet significantly impacted the practices of many mental health professionals. By deepening their understanding of sexual grooming and its indicators, therapists can enhance their ability to recognize warning signs in their clients, conduct thorough risk assessments, and engage in safety planning to mitigate risks. This knowledge is crucial for fostering a safer therapeutic environment and supporting at-risk individuals with greater efficacy.
Agenda:
DEFINING THE PROBLEM (40 minutes)
-Introduction to the topic
-Literature recap
RESEARCH on VICTIMS (40 minutes)
-”The Human Magnet Syndrome”: vulnerable clients are attracted to narcissists and vice versa
-What makes a woman vulnerable?
-Self-love deficit disorder
-(Clients change in therapy and Narcissistic partner unhappy)
-(Don't bring narcissist into therapy- client will get punished.)
-Describe therapist’s natural inclination towards treatment planning and aversion to talking about sex
-Clients never ask for help in this area unless asked (examples)
-Presenting problem will be lies narcissists feeds her; underscoring importance risk assessment
-Questions
RESEARCH on PERPETRATORS (55 minutes)
-Narcissist and great first impressions
-Rape myths and the boomerang effect of empathy prompting in perpetrators
-Activities of grooming (love bombing, lack of respect for boundaries, gaslighting, introduction of a substance, intrusion, desensitization, emotional isolation, physical isolation)
-Examples each, brownie points extra
-Risk assessment
-Questions?
APPLICATION TO PRACTICE (55 minutes)
-Why “trusting your gut” doesn’t work to assess a future perpetrator
-Ask audience surefire way to assess intentions of perpetrator
-The importance of setting good boundaries- 3 steps w selective vulnerability
-How lack of respect for boundaries looks in real time, with gaslighting and eye rolling (Gottman)
-The maturity awareness approach with “emotionally immature” people (Dr. Lindsay Gibson)
ACTIVITY (50 minutes)
-Boundary setting role play
-Boundary setting activity
-Take the Therapists’ Safety First Pledge
This presentation is open to:
- Physicians
- Physician Assistance
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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- NEFESH International 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 marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM: Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc and CEYou. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.