Treatment for Sexually Abusive Behaviors

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Treatment for Sexually Abusive Behaviors (TSAB) is a specific therapeutic approach targeting behaviors classified as, or associated with, sexual abuse per state law. While some individuals may struggle with out of control or compulsive/addictive sexual behaviors, this behavior may not be classified as illegal or sexually abusive and therefore does not qualify to participate in TSAB.

Total Wellness 365 is an approved treatment provider with the State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Most often TSAB is conducted in a group format and uses multiple modes of interventions, including evidence based curricula. You can trust that the treatment providers have extensive training and experience in facilitating this type of treatment; both in residential settings and community treatment agencies.

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Individuals can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, fostering  autonomy, and to be supported in reaching treatment goals. Therapists are expected to have non-judgmental interactions, maintain confidentiality within ethical and legal limitations, and uphold community safety.

  • TSAB is available for adult males who have a court order, supervision condition, or other requirement to complete comprehensive treatment.

    What is available for juveniles?

    Although Total Wellness 365 does not currently offer TSAB groups specific for juveniles, individual treatment may be available. Please contact the office for more information.

    Is there treatment for women who sexually abuse?

    Although Total Wellness 365 does not currently offer TSAB groups specific for females, individual treatment may be available. Please contact the office for more information.

  • Prior to beginning TSAB each individual must have a completed assessment, and individualized treatment goals. Each participant will be encouraged to actively develop a deeper understanding of their own choices and develop a plan for success to reduce the risk of reoffense. The success plan will feature coping strategies related to new healthy thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and skills for developing or maintaining healthy relationships.

  • Total Wellness 365 is responsive to the needs of our referral stakeholders, and offer several levels of treatment.

    COMPREHENSIVE — The focus of the group is to identify the triggers leading to the abusive behavior(s), the influence of poor emotional control, the risky thinking that continued the risk behavior(s). Each group cohort will follow the same structure. Below are the objectives that will be met during participation in group: Participant will comprehend patterns of sexually abusive behaviors and identify personal high risk situations; Participant will verbalize understanding of thinking errors and their relationship to abusive behaviors; Participant will incorporate and build healthy support systems that will augment his supervision and community transition; Participant will develop an individualized success plan to decrease the likelihood of repeating abusive patterns and increase a prosocial lifestyle.

    AFTERCARE — In order to maintain the skills learned in comprehensive treatment, it’s important to continually practice and review the skills learned. In either a group or individual therapy format, the focus is on the maintenance and practice of skills learned by applying the skills to everyday and new risk situations. Verification of completion of comprehensive treatment is required prior to participation in aftercare.

    BRIEF INTERVENTION — Lapse behaviors related to sexually abusive patterns or violations of conditions of supervision (e.g. associated with sexually abusive behaviors) are targeted through a review of skills and knowledge learned in prior treatment or a brief introduction to basic skills to prevent lapse/relapse behaviors. Usually offered in a group setting this intervention does not require prior completion of comprehensive TSAB to participate. Contact the office for more information.

Referrals

Mandated treatment

Referrals for mandated treatment must come from the Court or Supervision official. Complete this referral form and send any collateral information to our coordinator.

Self Referral

Individuals can self refer for their own personal wellness and growth, without a legal requirement for treatment. While you may not need comprehensive treatment, we are able to support you. Please request a free consultation.

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