Four types of sexualized behavior are covered in this course: obsessive sexualized behavior, sexual behavior with siblings, seductive behavior toward adults, and public masturbation. Rick Delaney, Ph.D. examines this sensitive topic with understanding and compassion. Dr. Delaney discusses the possible causes of sexualized behavior in children, provides strategies for protecting all family members, and offers guidelines to follow in the event a child discloses sexual abuse.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• identify four types of sexualized behavior in children
• develop insights into possible causes for sexualized behaviors
• state four strategies for helping the child with obsessive sexualized behaviors
• list steps for insuring the safety of all family members when confronted with sexualized behaviors
• identify the roles sex can play for sexually abused children and youth
• list guidelines to follow if a child discloses sexual abuse
• state simple household rules that can help protect the sexually abused child and others