Recognizing Sexually Maladaptive Behaviors
“The most valuable thing to me was the emphasis on what’s normal and healthy, and the idea that rules shouldn’t be different for individuals with disabilities in regards to relationships and sexuality.”
Description:
Sexuality is a birth-to-death experience and sexual exploration and play are considered a natural part of a person’s development – from infancy into adulthood. However, there are some sexual behaviors that go beyond harmless curiosity. This training outlines healthy, unhealthy, and dangerous signs in sexual development. Learn more skills for how to respond if someone you support is exhibiting concerning sexual behaviors.
(v. 25 - Former Title: They Did What?!? How to Know When Sexual Behaviors are a Serious Problem)
Learning Objectives:
Identify common behaviors related to healthy sexual development
Learn to recognize sexually maladaptive behaviors
Understand how to respond to concerning sexual behaviors as a team
Use a trauma-informed approach to mandatory reporting
This Training is Available in the Following Formats:
Fast Track (1.5 hours) - between 9am-12pm or 1:30pm-5pm PT
Half Day (3 hours) - between 9am-12pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm PT
Full Day (6 hours) - 9am-4pm PT with an hour lunch
Continuing Education Credits:
Approved for CEUs for Oregon Foster Care and Long-Term Care Providers
Approved for CEs for Washington State Long-Term Care Workers through Training Program Among Friends, LLC (WA753791) under DSHS CE Approval Code
Need credits in your state? Contact us and we’ll be happy to work with you to get our trainings approved!
Related Trainings Include:
Atypical Behavior Development (new training for 2025! Description coming soon!)
Social-Sexual Assessment Tools (new training for 2025! Description coming soon!)