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Professional Boundaries Program

The Institute for Sexual Health offers treatment for professional sexual misconduct (PSM), professional boundary concerns, and psycho-education programs on professional boundaries. We provide mandated treatment from regulatory and professional boards as well as professionals who come voluntarily to seek supportive treatment.
For more information, a consultation or to schedule an assessment please call 310-286-1300

Professional Boundaries Treatment Program

The Professional Boundaries Program focuses on addressing and containing problematic behaviors that are non-consensual and violate the rights of others while assuming a position of power and a role of public trust. Our program is for many types of professionals including (but not limited to):

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Chiropractors
• Dentists
• Psychologists
• Therapists		 • Counselors
• Attorneys
• Corporate Executives
• Teachers
• Professors
• Police Officers
• Clergy and Religious Leaders

 

Our program utilizes empirically based cognitive-behavioral treatment, emphasizing personal responsibility and accountability, understanding the factors that contribute to the offense and on relapse prevention. We also emphasize victim empathy and professional and community safety.

A psychosexual assessment and evaluation is required in order to determine acceptance into the program. The assessment is used to determine the legal, psychological, mental health and sexual health needs of the professional. Referrals will be offered to those who do not meet criteria for the program. We do not treat violent offending such as rape, sexual assault or violations that involve the use of physical force, weapons or aggression.

PSM treatment consists of individual psychotherapy, group therapy and an educational curriculum. In addition, our program also requires regular attendance of educational programming on topics related to narcissism, childhood trauma, developing empathy and learning healthy coping skills as a professional. The program offers other related services if clinically indicated such as trauma resolution intervention.

Partner, Spouses and Family

We appreciate and empathize with the struggle and the potential impact professional sexual misconduct can have on the partner or spouse and the family system. We aim to integrate these peripheral services and provide support. We offer help for the partner and the family.

Programs

Individual and Group Psychotherapy for Professional Boundary Concerns
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Partners and Spouses of PSM
Educational Programs for Professionals

Psychosexual Evaluations

The Institute provides psychosexual evaluation, risk-assessment, and can provide professionals with documentation of treatment for regulatory and professional boards or agencies. We accept referrals from attorneys, medical boards, and other regulatory professional boards and related entities.

For more information regarding the Professional Boundaries Program, please call us at (310) 286-1300.