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Exploring Ontogeny in Minor Attraction and Approaches for Therapy

In this exclusive IAPST Virtual Colloquium, Dr. Caleb Jacobson—psychologist, sex therapist, and author of The Therapist’s Guide to Understanding and Treating Minor Attracted Persons: Evidence-Based Clinical Intervention—presents an in-depth exploration of the developmental origins and therapeutic treatment of minor attraction.


This one-hour presentation will examine the ontogeny of minor attraction through an evidence-based and psychosexual developmental lens, addressing key questions such as: Is minor attraction an orientation or an interest? and Why does it occur? Dr. Jacobson will also discuss therapeutic strategies, treatment goals, and clinical approaches that balance compassion with accountability.


Designed for clinicians and educators, this session provides an opportunity to deepen understanding, refine clinical frameworks, and strengthen competency in one of the field’s most complex areas of psychosexual therapy.

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Exploring Ontogeny in Minor Attraction and Approaches for Therapy

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Presenter: Dr. Caleb Jacobson

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Course Length: 1 Hour

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify at least three key psychosexual or developmental factors described in current research that contribute to the ontogeny of minor attraction, as presented in the evidence base reviewed by Dr. Jacobson.
  2. Differentiate between the conceptualization of minor attraction as an orientation versus an interest by citing at least two criteria or definitions used within contemporary clinical and sexological literature.
  3. Describe a minimum of three evidence-based therapeutic strategies or treatment goals that support ethical, compassionate, and accountable clinical work with minor-attracted clients.

This workshop Offers 1 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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In this exclusive IAPST Virtual Colloquium, Dr. Caleb Jacobson—psychologist, sex therapist, and author of The Therapist’s Guide to Understanding and Treating Minor Attracted Persons: Evidence-Based Clinical Intervention—presents an in-depth exploration of the developmental origins and therapeutic treatment of minor attraction.


This one-hour presentation will examine the ontogeny of minor attraction through an evidence-based and psychosexual developmental lens, addressing key questions such as: Is minor attraction an orientation or an interest? and Why does it occur? Dr. Jacobson will also discuss therapeutic strategies, treatment goals, and clinical approaches that balance compassion with accountability.


Designed for clinicians and educators, this session provides an opportunity to deepen understanding, refine clinical frameworks, and strengthen competency in one of the field’s most complex areas of psychosexual therapy.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify at least three key psychosexual or developmental factors described in current research that contribute to the ontogeny of minor attraction, as presented in the evidence base reviewed by Dr. Jacobson.
  2. Differentiate between the conceptualization of minor attraction as an orientation versus an interest by citing at least two criteria or definitions used within contemporary clinical and sexological literature.
  3. Describe a minimum of three evidence-based therapeutic strategies or treatment goals that support ethical, compassionate, and accountable clinical work with minor-attracted clients.

Agenda:

00:00–00:05 | Welcome & Introduction
● Overview of session and speaker introduction
00:05–00:45 | Presentation by Dr. Caleb Jacobson
● The developmental origins (ontogeny) of minor attraction
● Differentiating interest, attraction, and behavior
● Treatment goals and therapeutic approaches
● Ethical and clinical challenges in practice
00:45–01:00 | Q&A Session
● Audience questions and discussion
● Key takeaways and concluding remarks

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
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  • The American Psychological Association approves the School of Sex Therapy to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
    The School of Sex Therapy is an approved continued education provider for the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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