Description
This course in an introduction to working with minor attracted persons and includes an overview of common issues, misconceptions, and interventions when working with MAPs. Additionally, neurological processes and ethical considerations will be discussed. This brief report examines how religion influences the self-perception, coping strategies, and psychological well-being of individuals who experience minor attraction.
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About the Presenter:
Caleb Jacobson is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and Bible scholar. He holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in clinical psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hebrew Bible, biblical archaeology, and psychological exegesis. In his clinical practice, Dr. Jacobson specializes in working with religious and conservative patients, treating male sexual dysfunction, and addressing rare and problematic sexual issues. A pioneer in the integration of sex therapy and religion, he is the author of the award-winning Sex Therapy with Religious Patients: Working with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Communities (2024) and the editor of The Routledge International Handbook of Sex Therapy and Religion (2025). Dr. Jacobson currently serves as president of both the School of Sex Therapy and the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists, where he leads initiatives in education, research, and clinical advancement within the field.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the connection between minor attraction and neurological processes.
- Identify at least three (3) common issues when working with minor attracted persons.
- Recognize at least two (2) common misconceptions about minor attracted persons.
- Recall at least two (2) interventions when working with minor attracted persons.
- Discuss ethical considerations when working with minor attracted persons.
Agenda:
Accreditation - These webinars offer 2 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits. It grants Credits as listed below.
- The School of Sex Therapy is an approved continued education provider for the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level, and is beneficial for a beginner level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a NEFESH seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform NEFESH ahead of time by emailing secretary@nefeshinternational.org or by calling or texting 201-384-0084 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
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- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
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- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program