Fantasy & arousal management: for practitioners working with offenders

The programme is largely interactive and uses a variety of teaching methods, including presentation, video material, case studies and group discussion.

Course Overview

This one-day workshop will be of particular use to practitioners involved with the assessment, treatment and risk management of sexual offenders against children.

Course Aims

The following will be covered:

• The nature and role of sexual fantasy in an offending cycle
• Sex as a coping device and the needs met by sexual fantasy
• The link between sexual fantasy and emotional states
• Models/concepts for use in direct work with offenders, including fantasy continuum, arousal diary fantasy types and themes
• Case studies - formulating intervention and risk management plans
• The link between deviant sexual fantasy and risk
• Teaching arousal management techniques

By the end of the course, participants will have:

• Greater understanding of the nature and role of fantasy in an offending cycle
  
  
• Increased confidence in dealing with this aspect of sexual offending
  
  
• Knowledge of arousal management techniques and how to convey them
  
  
• Enhanced management skills