Sexual Boundary Violation is the dark, hidden and shameful dimension of our work as psychotherapists. Its occurrence most often has devastating consequences on victims (of whom about 14% attempt suicide), transgressors (whose careers are often ended) and transgressors’ institutions (which reel from shock-waves of denial, disbelief and splitting).
Recent surveys reveal that around 7% of male and 1.5% of female therapists admitted to Sexual Boundary Violation; but these figures are probably an under-estimate because the incidences were self-reported. Ninety percent (90%) of patients who have been sexually involved with their therapist report feeling seriously harmed by the experience, some never fully recovering from the betrayal of trust and abuse of power.
This study day will explore:
1. The profiles of transgressors; and the psychodynamics of Sexual Boundary Violation
2. Rehabilitative group work with transgressors
3. Institutional responses to Sexual Boundary Violation
Join us for a day of in-depth study and exploration of this important and complex subject, which has been brought more into public awareness by recent articles in the UK press.
An SAP Interactive Study Day- Sexual Boundary Violation
About this event
Speaker
Speakers
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Andrea Celenza
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John Hook
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Jonathan Coe
Organiser
