Sexual Development and Related Issues
- Effects of Early Trauma on Child Development
- Sexual Development Birth through Puberty: “What is Normative?”
- Sexualized Behaviour Problems in Prepubescent Children – When is Clinical Intervention Necessary?
- Critical Issues in Sibling Sexual Abuse
These workshops are available by request.
If your organization or group is interested in any these workshops please contact: Sandra Marshall – Coordinator, Training and Development
training@ckmconsultation.com
Effects of Early Trauma on Child Development
Trauma takes many forms in the early development of children. The impact of attachment disruption, chaotic, unpredictable and violent environments as well as specific events will be the focus of this workshop. The resulting effects of early trauma on brain development, personality development and functioning will be discussed. This workshop will examine the effects of trauma that occurred to the child between the ages of 0 and 6 years. Implications for assessment and treatment planning will be outlined.
Sexual Development Birth through Puberty: “What is Normative?”
Understanding inappropriate sexual behaviour presentations is impossible without having a clear understanding of normative sexual behaviour. This workshop will review normative sexual development - birth through puberty. Developmental expectations for each phase of sexual development will be clearly outlined.
Sexualized Behaviour Problems in Prepubescent Children – When is Clinical Intervention Necessary?
This workshop will address the confusing issues surrounding sexualized behaviour presentation by the pre-school and school aged child. Discussion will include the influence of culture and media on “acceptable” behaviour. Criteria will be outlined to assist in determining the necessity of clinical intervention. The role of parents, educators, health care personnel and mental health practitioners in identifying problems will be defined.
Critical Issues in Sibling Sexual Abuse
This workshop will review the literature and clinical features of sibling sexual abuse. Topics include: separation of victim and offender, joint interviews with victim and offender, the roles of key service providers (police, protective services, probation, and mental health). The critical role of full family participation in the assessment and treatment process will be outlined. Case examples demonstrate a working model to address issues of safety, loyalty, engagement, and minimization.