SHIFT Psycho-Educational Program for Mental Health Professionals (PEP-MHP)

This course introduces mental health professionals to the true nature and scope of child pornography, and its effects on exposed individuals. Discussion into best practices in the field is a major part of the workshop, and exchange about techniques for support of exposed individuals is included. Lt. Joe Laramie, Missouri ICAC Commander, team teaches with Jane Stevenson, a mental health professional, offering additional insight from the law enforcement perspective.

This course was recorded on November 5, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Who should watch?

  • Psychologists
  • Counselors
  • Social workers
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Chaplains

Topics covered:

  • Nature & Scope of Child Sexual Abuse Images and Offender Networks
  • Physiological Effects and Symptoms of Chronic Exposure
  • Factors Contributing to Negative Effects
  • Resiliency and Coping Skills
  • Workplace Strategies
  • Working with Law Enforcement
  • Family, Friends and Spousal Support
  • Self-Care Techniques for the Exposed Individual
  • Self Care Techniques for the Mental Health Professional

Video

Click here to view video of course online.

You will need to register and login as an approved SHIFT user to view this course.

Certification

To take a quiz about the video and receive certificate of completion, click here.

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Innocent Justice FoundationOJJDPThis project was supported by Grant No. 2009-SN-B9-K063 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.