This registration page may not work well in Internet Explorer. Please use a different browser to complete your registration.

Working with Non-Traditional Sexual Interests: Addressing BDSM in Sex Offense Treatment

May 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Description

In clinical and forensic settings, practitioners often encounter clients who disclose non-traditional sexual interests, such as BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism). While consensual BDSM is distinct from abuse, stigma and misconceptions persist, influencing treatment decisions and client outcomes. This interactive workshop provides mental health and forensic professionals with a research-based framework for understanding BDSM within the general population and in sex offense treatment.

Attendees will explore key questions:

🔹 How do we distinguish BDSM from abuse?
🔹 Does engagement in BDSM impact sexual recidivism risk?
🔹 Can BDSM-related interests be integrated safely into a treatment plan?
🔹 Could aspects of BDSM serve as protective or therapeutic elements for certain clients?

Backed by an extensive body of research—including works by Alexander et al. (2023), Dunkley & Brotto (2020), and Herbenick et al. (2022)—this session delivers critical insights into the intersection of consensual BDSM and forensic treatment settings.

Workshop Overview

🕒 Part I:
Understanding BDSM in the General Population Definitions, prevalence, and mental health correlations Differentiating BDSM from abuse
Consent, safety frameworks, and ethical considerations

🕒 Part II: BDSM in Sex Offense Treatment Case studies and treatment planning considerations
Strategies for assessing and managing BDSM-related behaviors
Building rapport and understanding function in forensic settings

This workshop is designed for mental health clinicians, forensic specialists, and treatment providers seeking an informed, research-based approach to working with clients who disclose BDSM interests in sex offense treatment. Gain practical tools for risk assessment, treatment planning, and ethical decision-making in this evolving area of clinical practice.

Nikole Nassen, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the director of the Sex Offender Treatment Program at Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar. She received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in 2008. Dr. Nassen is a member of the ATSA’s Adult Clinical Practice Committee. She has been involved in program development and implementation for Naval Corrections’ Violent Offender and Sex Offender Treatment Programs. She has worked with individuals who have expressed non-traditional sexual interests in the context of these programs.

Time

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PST
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. MST
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CST
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EST
4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. GMT

Location

Zoom Webinar

Pricing

$85 Members

$150 Non Members

Refunds will be given prior to 48 hours of the event date, minus a $10 administration fee.

ATSA is approved by the National Association of Social Workers to offer continuing education for social workers.

ATSA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ATSA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

View Event

Contact Information

Name: ATSA
Details: Office@atsa.com

We're sorry. No registrations are currently available. You may wish to contact the event organizer for assistance.

{{ vm.model.IsRegistrationUpdate ? 'Registered By Info' : vm.displayInfo.showLoginSection ? 'Sign In' : 'Your Contact Information' }}

Edit

Email address

Company

First Name

Last Name

Have a login? Login Now

Username

Password

Create an Account

Forgot your Username or Password?

Continue

Select Registration Options

Edit

Exhibitor Opportunities

Name	Price	Att Included Attendees	Qty Quantity
{{ et.Name }}		{{ et.IncludedAttendeesCount }} {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit	{{ et.Remaining }} Remaining	Sold out

Attendee Registration Options Total Remaining: {{ vm.EventInfo.VacantSpotsPerEvent }}

Waiting List Available

{{ vm.stats.totalAttendeesCount }} Registered , {{ vm.OverallOverAmount() }} on Waiting List , {{ vm.OverallOverAmount() }} Over Limit

Name	Price	Qty Quantity
{{ rt.Name }} {{ rt.IsMemberOnly ? ' (Members Only)' : '' }} Limit: {{ rt.LimitPerPurchase }} Included Attendees: {{ rt.AttendeesCountPerOneRegistration }}	~~{{rt.Price \| currency }}~~ {{rt.PriceAfterDiscount \| currency }} {{ rt.Price \| currency }}	{{ rt.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ rt.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ rt.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit

Name	Price	Att Included Attendees	Qty Quantity
{{ st.Name }}		{{ st.IncludedAttendeesCount }} {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit	{{ st.Remaining }} Remaining	Sold out

Continue

Registration Information

Edit

Exhibitor - {{er.Name}}

Exhibitor #{{ $index + 1 }}

Total: {{exhibitor.TotalPrice | currency}} {{ exhibitor.IsBenefit ? "- Included as a Benefit" : exhibitor.IsDiscounted ? "- Discounts have been applied" : ""}}

Company Name

Exhibitor/Display Name

Email Address

Address

Address 2

City

Country

State/Province

Postal Code

Exhibitor Directory

Display Name

Logo

Exhibitor Description

Use Above Address and Contact Information

Address

Address 2

City

Country

State/Province

Postal Code

Primary Contact

First Name

Last Name

Booth Information

Selected Booth

Open in a new tab

ShowHide Map

Additional Information

Comments & Questions

Additional Items

Attendee - {{er.Name}}

{{ att.getAttendeeTerm(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }} #{{ att.getAttendeeIndexDisplay(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }}

Total: {{att.TotalPrice | currency}} {{att.DiscountMessage | localizeString:'['}}

Add to Waiting List

Exhibitor Staff

Primary Exhibitor Contact

A No Show fee is being assessed for {{fee.EventName}} on {{fee.EventStartLocalTimeString}}.

Prefix

First Name

Common Name

Middle

Last Name

Suffix

Email Address

Company

Title

More Information Less information

Address

Address 2

City

Country

State/Province

Postal Code

Phone

Phone Number

Type

Additional Information

{{cfv.DisplayName}} {{[1, 2].indexOf(cfv.CustomFieldDataTypeId) >= 0 && cfv.DataSize > 0 ? (" (Max length: " + cfv.DataSize + ")") : ""}}

Event Sessions

(full)

{{slot.SelectedSession.SessionDescription + (slot.HasFees ? " (Price: " + (slot.PriceTotal | currency) +")" : "")}}

Additional Items

{{'[[Sponsorship+]]' | localizeString:'['}} - {{er.Name}}

{{'[[Sponsor]]' | localizeString:'['}} #{{ $index + 1 }}

Total: {{sponsor.Price | currency}}

Recognized as the {{'[[Sponsor]]' | localizeString:'['}}:

Company Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Continue

Additional Items

Edit

{{(vm.EventInfo.Terms.Donation || "Fundraising") + " Opportunities"}}

Campaign Name	Item Description	Amount
{{item.CampaignName}}	{{item.Description + (item.ShowMinimumPrice && item.MinimumPrice ? " (Min: " + item.MinimumPrice + ")" : "")}}	{{item.CampaignName}}

Continue

Complete Registration

Edit

Terms & Conditions

I agree to the Terms and Conditions

No Show Policy

Enter Promo Code

Promo Codes
Promo Codes

Bill To Bill-To Email Total Amount Total Discount Tax Payment Amount

Send Event Confirmation Email to Registrant

This event is synced to a webinar so no confirmation email will be sent from GrowthZone.

Working with Non-Traditional Sexual Interests: Addressing BDSM in Sex Offense Treatment

May 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Description

Time

Location

Pricing

Contact Information

Select Registration Options

Exhibitor Opportunities

Attendee Registration Options Total Remaining: {{ vm.EventInfo.VacantSpotsPerEvent }}

Waiting List Available

{{'[[Sponsorship]] Opportunities' | localizeString:'['}}

Registration Information

Exhibitor - {{er.Name}}

Exhibitor #{{ $index + 1 }}

Exhibitor Directory

Primary Contact

Booth Information

Additional Information

Additional Items

Attendee - {{er.Name}}

{{ att.getAttendeeTerm(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }} #{{ att.getAttendeeIndexDisplay(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }}

Additional Information

Event Sessions

Additional Items

{{'[[Sponsorship+]]' | localizeString:'['}} - {{er.Name}}

{{'[[Sponsor]]' | localizeString:'['}} #{{ $index + 1 }}

Additional Items

{{(vm.EventInfo.Terms.Donation || "Fundraising") + " Opportunities"}}

Complete Registration

Terms & Conditions

No Show Policy

Thank you to our {{'[[Sponsor+]]' | localizeString:'['}}

Working with Non-Traditional Sexual Interests: Addressing BDSM in Sex Offense Treatment

May 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Description

Time

Location

Pricing

Contact Information

{{ vm.model.IsRegistrationUpdate ? 'Registered By Info' : vm.displayInfo.showLoginSection ? 'Sign In' : 'Your Contact Information' }}

Select Registration Options

Exhibitor Opportunities

Attendee Registration Options Total Remaining: {{ vm.EventInfo.VacantSpotsPerEvent }}

Waiting List Available

{{'[[Sponsorship]] Opportunities' | localizeString:'['}}

Registration Information

Exhibitor - {{er.Name}}

Exhibitor #{{ $index + 1 }}

Exhibitor Directory

Primary Contact

Booth Information

Additional Information

Additional Items

Attendee - {{er.Name}}

{{ att.getAttendeeTerm(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }} #{{ att.getAttendeeIndexDisplay(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }}

Additional Information

Event Sessions

Additional Items

{{'[[Sponsorship+]]' | localizeString:'['}} - {{er.Name}}

{{'[[Sponsor]]' | localizeString:'['}} #{{ $index + 1 }}

Additional Items

{{(vm.EventInfo.Terms.Donation || "Fundraising") + " Opportunities"}}

Complete Registration

Terms & Conditions

No Show Policy

Enter Promo Code

Are you sure you want to proceed?

Thank you to our {{'[[Sponsor+]]' | localizeString:'['}}

{{ level }}