Village Counseling Center Robert Edelman Ed S LMHC

Village Counseling Center Robert Edelman, Ed. S. , LMHC (352) 373 -8189 www. villagecounselingcenter. net 1

Sexual Abuse Prevention & Treatment (SAPT) Program Mission: To reduce the incidence of sexual abuse on children through community prevention, education and specialized treatment services

SAPT Program Description n Specializing in the treatment of child and adolescent victims and families impacted by sexual abuse and with children exhibiting sexualized behaviors. n Child-focused/family-centered program that uses group, individual, and family therapy in a combination uniquely tailored to the individual needs of each child and family. n Treatment focuses on working collaboratively with the child and family's existing strengths and support so as to resolve the trauma, restore normal development, eliminate abusive behaviors and prevent the recurrence of sexual trauma. 3

Client Populations Sexually Acting Out Children Who Molest Adolescents Who Sexually Offend 4

Program Goals 1. 2. 3. Reduce the risk for sexual acting out behaviors Support children remaining at home or the least restrictive setting possible, and with therapy and safety plans in place Coordinate services between multiple providers for effective communication 5

Program Goals 4. Educate and support the family and/or caregivers on child sexual abuse, signs and symptoms and parenting a child who acts out sexually 5. Promote identification and early intervention for sexually inappropriate behaviors 6

Typical Client 6 -10 years old n Male (65%), Female (35%) n Dual Diagnosis with PTSD n Developmentally delayed n Foster care or relative placement n From extremely rigid or chaotic homes n Victim of sexual abuse (80%) n Multigenerational sexual abuse n 7

Resilience n Determines the way clients react to and deal with stress (e. g. , PTSD) n Measure of treatment outcome for clients with PTSD (Connor-Davidson, 2006) n Can be improved over time n Improved resilience = more favorable treatment outcome n Greater improvements corresponds to greater degrees of clinical global improvements 8

Resiliency Mandela Clusters of strength that clients are taught to mobilize in the struggle with hardship. 1. Insight 5. Humor 2. Independence 6. Creativity 3. Relationships 7. Morality 4. Initiative “HIM I CRI” 9

Resiliency Mandela Wolin & Wolin 10

VCC Recovery Model A model based on utilizing a client’s natural resiliency (R) at all stages in the Recovery Process. Trauma Crisis/Coping Ability Healing Process Resolution Growth 11

VCC Recovery Model R=Resiliency 12

Strengths of Resiliency & VCC Recovery Models Major focus is on Recovery n Stresses Independence & Initiative n Focuses on client & family Strengths n Recovery is based on Continual Growth n Relationships & Attachments are critical n R&R – mutual Respect & Responsibility are mandatory n Holistic Approach n 13

Thank You Village Counseling Center of Gainesville, Inc. (352)373 -8189 (353)www. villagecounselingcenter. net