Join me and my special guest David Prescott, LCSW, in an enlightening discussion about the evolution of compassionate approaches in sex offender treatment. Explore the integration of empathy and a therapeutic alliance in contemporary practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, feedback-informed treatment, and motivational interviewing. Delve into the complexities and challenges faced by therapists, including dealing with societal reactions, stigmatisation, and maintaining professional boundaries. The conversation also highlights the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement, with insights into using client feedback and the impact of community-driven efforts to end sexual abuse and violence through organisations like Safer Societies.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to David Prescott

01:49 Historical Approaches to Sex Offender Treatment

04:05 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Its Evolution

06:26 The Role of Empathy and Compassion in Therapy

12:11 Challenges and Advances in Treatment Approaches

18:41 Balancing Risk Assessment and Compassion

26:23 Public Perception and Framing the Issue

32:40 The Power of Empathy and Compassion

33:11 Challenges in Working with Perpetrators and Survivors

34:20 The Calling of Compassionate Work

35:21 Integrating Motivational Interviewing

39:11 Feedback Informed Treatment

41:26 The Importance of Client Feedback

50:26 Self-Care and Compassion Practices

56:35 Safer Societies and Final Thoughts

TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:

Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

David Prescott's Website:

https://www.davidprescott.net/

Safer Societies Website:

https://safersociety.org/

Feedback-Informed Treatment in Clinical Practice: Reaching for Excellence (Prescott, Maeschalck & Miller, 2017)

https://www.amazon.com/Feedback-Informed-Treatment-Clinical-Practice-Excellence/dp/1433827743

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