Treatment workbooks

[clinedavis]

I was reading something by David Thornton, I think on the Static 99 site, where he said that generic S/O treatment does not appear to decrease risk for recidivism, but treatment that targets specific areas of need for the client appears to be beneficial in decreasing risk (paraphrasing). I would be intrested in thoughts of others and also as to a client workbook with pull-out modules for various treatment goals. Thanks. (just wanted to be cool)

[jlooman]

I agree with the statement of generic SO treatment. That's why, in my mind, the development of an offender's behavioral progression or offence chain (or whatever else you call it) is so important. It's through that excersise that you identify the needs of the partuclar guy so that those can be targetted in treatment.

I also think your idea of the workbook is a good one.

Jan

[fiferman]

Yes it is difficult to provide effective treatment for sex offenders when it is focused on sex offender specific treatment. I have been using a workbook that we call a "Treatment Packet" that begins with the instant offense and encompasses their entire history to help them "understand" the connections between their past and their crime(s). We also have them attend an Introduction Group Therapy that is designed to help them learn about what therapy is, what is an evaluation and several aspects of their unhealthy behaviors. This is a springboard into group therapy. We've been doing this since 1996 and have found this approach to support them beyond their probation. It's takes a lot more energy for the therapist in the beginning and at least one to two individual therapy sessions per week but we feel the community deserves the best for their tax dollars and if we have an offender who has learned control our community is so much safer. There is a lot involved in the Treatment Packet as well as a "visual" relapse prevention tool that we developed to support their daily awareness.

[David A Cohen]

The NavCom Brig treatment program comes with a CD, you can print out individual treatment modules as you see fit for the offender. In Israeli prisons, where treatment is not mandatory, by the time a prisoner reaches an RP oriented treatment group he has been seen several times by a risk assessor and or a treatment provider, and knows exactly what is expected of him. We do periodic risk assessments throughout the period of incarceration, prisoners can attend psycho-educational groups, and only get into the RP group about 2 years befre release (groups take about 18-20 months).
david cohen

[clinedavis]

Thanks for the good comments and suggestions.

[kensinger]

I have a slight problem with published workbooks. While they are helpful for clinicians with less experience, they tend to have limitations with the population you may have in the group at this time (plus, some workbooks are dated).

We give new guys to our groups what we call "the graduation packet", a half dozen or so short assignments that we developed (and revise periodically) and includes needs, triggers, cognitive distortions, compensatory behaviors, interventions and relapse prevention.

It gives the newbies an overview and familiarity with the terminology and a sense of what they need to have in order to graduate from the group in a few years. When they are preparing for graduation, they are expected to reference the concepts in the grad package to their offenses, living situations in the past when the offense(s) took place and how they deal today.

I don't mind sharing it if anyone wants to take a look or use it.

Ken Singer, LCSW
Lambertville, NJ

[ty030860]

Ken Singer,
I would enjoy reviewing your information to see if I could integrate any of it into the curriculum that I use. If you can send it by e-mail or attach it to this site, I will access it. If you want to e-mail it, send it to [e-mail].

Ty

[clinedavis]

Ken Singer,
Sorry to take so long to reply. I would also like to review your information. If possible, would you email it to [e-mail]? Thank you.

Cline Davis

[ss]

Hi Ken,

Although several months behind this post, I would greatly appreciate looking at your grad packet and see if I can incorporate into my existing curriculum. Additional resources are always helpful! Thanks in advance. my email is [e-mail].

Thanks,
Shannon

[parrett]

Hello Ken,
I am late with a respone but would be interested in seeing your information. You can send it to [e-mail]. Thanks.

[jellicledoc]

I agree with you, Ken. I have a packet but believe it can be better. I would very much like to see what you have. You may send it to [e-mail] at your convenience. I imagine you have gotten loads of responses! Thanks for the post!

[jellicledoc]

I was given a complimentary CD when Navcon Briggs was being developed. What I found difficult was the way it was sectioned out. It's hard to correlate the pages you're needing with the sections they've listed on the disc. Has that changed? It is good information, however, and when my patience level is high I attempt to print out what I need. lol If there's a new CD I'd love to know where to get it. Thanks for the post!

[kensinger]

My apologies to all. I remember looking at this post when it first came on and either sent the packet to ty but I'm not sure. I will send the packet to all today.

[steven1]

Hey Ken, Just joined today. Could you add me to the list for your materials. [e-mail] Thanks

[twiggie54]

Have you tried "Stages of Accomplishment" by Phil Rich. It is geared towards offense-specific and offense-related issues. There are 4 books in total and a clinician's guide. I enjoy them and have used them as stand alone material for certain topics and in conjuction on other topics.