Overview
More recent and advanced models in treating sexual abuse are moving away from the traditional approaches that focus on individual symptom management, but rather incorporate a multidimensional perspective and address the complex needs of survivors. While traditional approaches often focus on addressing immediate symptoms, advanced models recognize the long-term impact of sexual abuse on multiple domains, including self-perception, relationships, and overall well-being. They emphasize a holistic approach that incorporates trauma-informed therapies and an integrative approach to empowering survivors. This presentation will explore factors that influence the impact of child sexual abuse. Factors explored include the grooming process, age of the victim, nature of their relationship with the abuser, and a variety of other considerations. The discussion will also examine treatment modalities and ways in which clinicians may tailor treatment approaches. Through an exploration of these topics, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics of sexual abuse and the crucial role of customized therapeutic interventions in facilitating recovery.
Michael J. Salamon, Ph.D
Dr. Salamon is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and an APA Presidential Citation Awardee for his “transformative work in the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.” He has lectured internationally and has been on the editorial board of several professional journals. He serves as a consultant to several academic institutions, is on the clinical staff of North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, a Division of Northwell Health, and was a consultant to the Mount Sinai Narcotics Rehabilitation Center. He has practices in Netanya and in the New York metropolitan area. Dr. Salamon has appeared on a variety of television, podcasts and radio shows and his articles have appeared in the Jerusalem Post, the Jewish Press, the Jewish Week, Haaretz, the Times of Israel and in the New York Times. His latest books include Abuse in the Jewish Community, The Shidduch Crisis: Causes and Cures, and has a book in press titled In Plain Sight: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse and Healing the Survivors.
