Addressing Adolescent Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) through a Family Systems Approach
Trainer
Dr. Kimberly Ernest, Ph.D., LPC (Read Bio)
Description
Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Magellan), on behalf of the Bucks County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Programs, invites you to attend: Addressing Adolescent Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) through a Family Systems Approach.
This training is specific to Bucks County professionals and RTF providers.
This training will review normative and problematic sexual behaviors based upon developmental level, introduce risk factors which may be best addressed through a systemic family model, and how risk factors intersect to contribute to high risk and sexually aggressive behaviors. Finally, the training will explore how caregivers and natural supports can be utilized to address problematic sexual behaviors and to address these behaviors within the context of Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) to create safety within a home setting upon return to the community or within community-based treatment models.
Credits Available
2.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
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Cancellations: PCS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training at any time (in which case you will have the option to receive a full refund or attend on the rescheduled date).
Refunds: Participants may cancel their registration(s) at any time prior to the training date. A 10% cancellation fee will be deducted from the original registration fee, and the remainder will be refunded. No refund will be provided if the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the training date.
- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
- Following each training, participants who have attended the training in its entirety will receive a PCS Training Feedback form via email.
- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.
Kimberly Ernest lives in Hummelstown, PA, with her husband and two young boys. Kimberly holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Pennsylvania State University, a master's degree in experimental psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas. Kimberly is currently a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed professional counselor. She presently serves as the Executive Vice President & Vice President of Criminal Justice and Recovery Programs for Pennsylvania Counseling Services.