Women face a heightened risk of sexual assault, often perpetrated by individuals they know rather than strangers. Research indicates that perpetrators typically follow a discernible grooming process, and studies have identified key factors that may increase a woman's vulnerability to such victimization. Additionally, research outlines distinct personality traits common among perpetrators.
Despite the wealth of information available on this subject, it has not yet significantly impacted the practices of many mental health professionals. By deepening their understanding of sexual grooming and its indicators, therapists can enhance their ability to recognize warning signs in their clients, conduct thorough risk assessments, and engage in safety planning to mitigate risks. This knowledge is crucial for fostering a safer therapeutic environment and supporting at-risk individuals with greater efficacy.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/IdentifyingIPVjan25/viewIntimate Partner Violence (IPV) Risk Factors in Women and Intervention Strategies for Therapists
Monday, January 13, 2025, 12:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
Presenter: Ilana Orange, LCSW
Course Length: 4 Hours
This workshop Offers 4 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Women face a heightened risk of sexual assault, often perpetrated by individuals they know rather than strangers. Research indicates that perpetrators typically follow a discernible grooming process, and studies have identified key factors that may increase a woman's vulnerability to such victimization. Additionally, research outlines distinct personality traits common among perpetrators.
Despite the wealth of information available on this subject, it has not yet significantly impacted the practices of many mental health professionals. By deepening their understanding of sexual grooming and its indicators, therapists can enhance their ability to recognize warning signs in their clients, conduct thorough risk assessments, and engage in safety planning to mitigate risks. This knowledge is crucial for fostering a safer therapeutic environment and supporting at-risk individuals with greater efficacy.
DEFINING THE PROBLEM (40 minutes)
-Introduction to the topic
-Literature recap
RESEARCH on VICTIMS (40 minutes)
-”The Human Magnet Syndrome”: vulnerable clients are attracted to narcissists and vice versa
-What makes a woman vulnerable?
-Self-love deficit disorder
-(Clients change in therapy and Narcissistic partner unhappy)
-(Don't bring narcissist into therapy- client will get punished.)
-Describe therapist’s natural inclination towards treatment planning and aversion to talking about sex
-Clients never ask for help in this area unless asked (examples)
-Presenting problem will be lies narcissists feeds her; underscoring importance risk assessment
-Questions
RESEARCH on PERPETRATORS (55 minutes)
-Narcissist and great first impressions
-Rape myths and the boomerang effect of empathy prompting in perpetrators
-Activities of grooming (love bombing, lack of respect for boundaries, gaslighting, introduction of a substance, intrusion, desensitization, emotional isolation, physical isolation)
-Examples each, brownie points extra
-Risk assessment
-Questions?
APPLICATION TO PRACTICE (55 minutes)
-Why “trusting your gut” doesn’t work to assess a future perpetrator
-Ask audience surefire way to assess intentions of perpetrator
-The importance of setting good boundaries- 3 steps w selective vulnerability
-How lack of respect for boundaries looks in real time, with gaslighting and eye rolling (Gottman)
-The maturity awareness approach with “emotionally immature” people (Dr. Lindsay Gibson)
ACTIVITY (50 minutes)
-Boundary setting role play
-Boundary setting activity
-Take the Therapists’ Safety First Pledge
