Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children

Genevieve Naquin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Lead Therapist at Higher Ground Counseling, a clinic that specializes in working with those who have problematic sexual behaviors, illegal sexual behaviors, and who have experienced abuse and trauma. She is a Certified Clinical Sexual Offense Therapist who started her time in the field working with adolescents who were adjudicated for sexual offenses. She has since developed expertise in working with young children who are engaging in problematic sexual behaviors, a specialization that closely aligns with her passion for sexual abuse prevention. Genevieve has presented on this topic in both educational and conference settings.

Preface

Introduction to the Research

Some Things to Note Before We Get Started

Definitions at a Glance

Development

Treatment Steps

Part I: Curriculum

Chapter 1: Building Rapport

Building Trust

Chapter 2: The Foundation of Treatment: Safety Planning, Boundaries, and Types of Touch

Basics of a Safety Plan

The Safety Plan

Boundaries

Types of Touch

Chapter 3: Body Awareness

Emotional Recognition and Regulation

Building Coping Skills and Interventions

Let’s Talk About Body Parts

Chapter 4: Client History

Gathering Client History

Trouble Thoughts

Chapter 5: Ownership

Accountability

Chapter 6: Healthy Relationships and Appropriate Sexuality

Components of a Healthy Relationship

Components of Consent

Helpful Tools to Teach C.E.R.T.S and F.R.I.E.S

Safety in Relationships

Psychoeducation Related to Pornography

Chapter 7: Empathy and Awareness

Intent vs. Impact and Empathy vs. Sympathy

Psychoeducation for Caregivers Regarding Empathy

Victim Awareness

Curriculum Chapter 8: Future Safety and Finishing Strong

Safe Play Plan

Treatment Review

Part II: …

Chapter 9: Multi-System Involvement

Let’s Talk About School

Involvement in Extracurriculars

Functioning within the Home

Community Partners

Chapter 10: Common Characteristics, Barriers, and Challenges That Come Up When Working with This Population

Common Characteristics, Barriers, and Issues Seen in Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors

Common Challenges That Come Up When Working with the Families of Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors

Common Struggles and Issues Experienced When Working within Larger Systems While Treating Problematic Sexual Behaviors

Conclusion

Chapter 11: Furthering the Field

Lack of Research

Assessments

Appendix: Activity Worksheets and Examples

References

Index

About the Author