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Evolving and Implementing a Developmental Treatment Model for Addressing Sexual Behavior Problems in Youth

This training examines the theoretical, research, and clinical underpinnings to a developmental treatment approach for youth with sexual behavior problems.  We will also discuss how this approach might impact assessment protocols and how the model might look in community based treatment settings. Treating youth with sexual behavior problems has changed significantly over the last 25 years with a shift from a reliance on adult treatment approaches to a focus on more developmental, holistic, or strength based treatment (Henggeler et al, 1998; Ryan, 1999; Longo, 2002; Creeden, 2005, 2006; Fanniff and Becker, 2006).  Our thinking has also been informed by significant advancements in the fields of neuroscience and neurodevelopment (Teicher, et al, 2002) and changing approaches to the treatment of trauma and attachment problems (Kinniburgh, et al, 2005). 

The Workshop: Seeks to offer clinicians the theoretical and clinical rationale for adopting a developmental model as well as directing them to research which would support such a change.  In addition, it will offer some practical suggestions for implementing the model in a community treatment setting.

Kevin Creeden, M.A., LMHC is the Director of Assessment and Research at the Whitney Academy in East Freetown, MA. He has over 25 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents, and their families working extensively with sexually and physically aggressive youth. 

Over the past 15 years, his primary focus has been on issues of trauma and attachment difficulties, especially with regard to the neurological impact of trauma on behavior and he has authored articles and book chapters on the neuro-developmental impact of trauma on sexual behavior problems. 

In the past, Mr. Creeden has served as the president of the Massachusetts chapter of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), a Teaching Fellow at Boston College, and an Instructor in Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School at Cambridge Hospital. 

Presently, he is a guest faculty in the Boston University School of Social Work advanced training program in trauma focused treatment.  Mr. Creeden trains and consults both nationally and internationally to youth service, community, and mental health service agencies.

Wednesday 12th November 2008

Vic Health ("Breastscreen" training room)
Level 1
31 Pelham St, Carlton South. (Parking available under building and nearby)

Friday 14th November 2008

NSW Department of Juvenile Justice
Ground Floor
64- 76 Kippax Street, Surry Hills. (Near Central Station)

$190  Non-Members (no GST)

Morning and Afternoon Teas + Lunch will be provided.

If you have any enquiries regarding the seminars please contact Dale Tolliday
Email:  Dale_Tolliday@wsahs.nsw.gov.au  or phone  (02) 9891-6199

Adolescent Roundtable

This is the 7th annual meeting for managers of Australian and New Zealand programs for young people and adolescents who have sexually abused.

November 27th and 28th, 2008

Murphy Room
Centacare Hobart
35 Tower Road
Newtown (North Hobart)

The venue is a short drive from the center of Hobart, or a brisk walk up the hill through Nth Hobart. Car parking is not a problem..

$60 AUD per manager (max 2 per service)                 

Morning and Afternoon Teas + Lunch will be provided.

If you have any enquiries regarding the Roundtable please contact Dale Tolliday
Email:  Dale_Tolliday@wsahs.nsw.gov.au  or phone  (02) 9891-6199

Quarterly Professional Development Meetings