Introduction to the Good Lives Model (GLM) and its Translation into Spanish
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Training Description
The Good Lives Model (GLM) has become a popular theoretical framework informing sexual offending treatment; however, substantial variation has been observed in its practical application. This 1.5-hour workshop provides an updated overview of the GLM, incorporating recent conceptual and practice-related developments and explores its use with people for whom Spanish is their primary language. This workshop will emphasize audience participation and presentation of case examples. Key assessment, engagement and treatment strategies will be illustrated. It considers cultural considerations in application and reviews the lessons learned in the process of its translation into Spanish. The GLM offers potential for improving outcomes of treatment programs that follow a cognitive-behavioral approach and that operate according to the Risk, Need, and Responsivity (RNR) principles. However, misguided or otherwise poor application of the GLM could increase the very risk treatment is designed to prevent and manage.
Trainer Biography
David Prescott, LICSW is author and co-author on many of the primary texts and several chapters and articles regarding the good lives and self-regulation models. He is a Past President of ATSA and the 2014 recipient of ATSA's Distinguished Contribution award. Mr. Prescott is also Certified Trainer for the International Center for Clinical Excellence and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. He currently lectures around the world, with recent and upcoming presentations and consultations in Germany, Norway, Hong Kong, Poland, Romania Holland, Australia, Namibia, and Italy.
Alejandro Leguízamo, PhD is a forensic psychologist born in Mexico and educated in the United States. He has been researching, evaluating, and treating adult and juvenile sex offenders for more than twenty years. He was the Clinical Director of the Sex Offender Treatment Program at the Massachusetts Treatment Center, a medium security prison. In 2008, he joined the Psychology Department at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, U.S.A. Dr. Leguízamo regularly presents in the U.S. and has presented in South America.
Maiteé Soto Crespo, PsyD is a Clinical Psychologist that was raised and born in Puerto Rico. She obtained her Bachelors’ Degree in Arts and Sciences with a Major in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Ponce School of Medicine of Puerto Rico. She did her Internship with Correctional Health Services, Corp. followed by work with the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation of Puerto Rico/ Juvenile Institutions Bureau specifically in an adolescent female Institution. She worked and completed her Post‐doctoral training in the ETHOS Program, a program that specialized in Treatment for Adults who sexually offended, offering services for the U.S. Probation and Pre‐trial Office. She also had Private Practice in Puerto Rico and worked as an Adjunct Professor in the Carlos Albizu University. Currently she works as a Clinical Services Provider and Clinical Supervisor for the Safeguards Program at Talbert House in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Safeguards Program specializes in offering treatment for youth who sexually offended and offer trauma focus treatment for victims of any kinds of violence. She is also worked as Faculty Member of the Talbert House Psychology Internship Program and currently works as Clinical Supervisor for Doctoral students. As the Clinical Psychologist of her Site, she also serves as a consultant in Mental Health best practices. Dr. Soto Crespo’s areas of interest are Trauma Focus Treatment, Treatment for youth and adults who sexually offended, Forensic Psychology and Cultural Diversity. As a Latino woman, she is a servant‐leader promoting and advocating equality for less advantaged populations.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to…
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- Review fundamental elements of what the GLM is and isn’t.
- Identify dynamic risk factors and treatment targets under the auspices of the GLM.
- Discuss GLM-based assessment and engagement strategies
- Discuss intervention planning and the concept of a ‘good life plan’ to guide intervention.
- Use live clinical demonstrations to illustrate objectives 3 and 4.
- Identify the differences between integration and implementation of the GLM.
