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Practical Strategies for the Treatment and Management of Persons with High Psychopathy and Anti-Social Characteristics

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CE Credits: 1.5 Credits
Length: 1.5 Hours
Level: Introductory
CE Eligibility: APA, ASWB ACE, ANCC, NAADAC, CPA, NYSED
Training Style: Video
Category: GIFR Membership Exclusive
Intended Audience: Mental Health, Correctional, and Legal Professionals

Training Description
Psychopathy is a construct that is viewed as difficult to manage and often presents challenges to treatment. In fact, some literature suggests that treating individuals with high psychopathy is ineffective or may even make their condition worse. There is a good deal of literature on the evaluation and etiology of psychopathy. However, there is little information on the effective treatment and management of individuals with high psychopathy utilizing principles of Risk, Needs, and Responsivity (RNR). It is essential to understand the personality characteristics of high psychopathy and antisocial persons to engage them in treatment and management effectively.
During this MHS Public Safety Webinar, Ernie Marshall, LCSW, will briefly review the construct and etiology of psychopathy and present practical strategies to engage individuals with high psychopathy in management and treatment successfully. Recognizing and effectively responding to these behaviors and some “Do’s and Don’ts” of working with this population will be discussed. Case examples will be presented to illustrate proposed strategies.
Trainer Biography
Ernie Marshall, LCSW, has worked in both clinical and administrative roles in the non-profit and public sectors since 1996. He is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and has been conducting training for therapists and organizations for over 25 years. Ernie previously served as Director at Community Connection Resource Center in San Diego, California, where he developed, implemented, and supervised multiple programs targeting effective re-integration of high-risk offenders. Ernie has also worked as a Treatment Enhancement Coordinator/Assistant Clinical Administrator with California’s Coalinga State Hospital.
Ernie is currently a Treatment Supervisor at Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center in Wisconsin, where he supervises the development and delivery of treatment for high-risk sex offenders with elevated levels of psychopathy. His clinical interest/expertise include Motivational Interviewing, Feedback Informed Treatment, “What Works” in psychotherapy, Trauma Informed Care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Treatment and Management of Psychopathy and Personality Disorders, Risk/Needs/Responsivity, Offender Desistance from Crime, Implementation Science, and effective organizational change.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
  • Summarize personality characteristics of persons with high psychopathy and anti-social personality disorder.
  • Summarize therapy interfering behavior persons with high psychopathy and anti-social personality disorder may exhibit.
  • Identify effective strategies to negotiate behavior exhibited by identified persons.
  • Name a minimum of one do and don’t for working effectively with these persons.

1 Sponsorship: The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, and Canadian Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education trainings. Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education provider, ACEP No. 6711. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. GIFR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts Continuing Education Credit sponsored by the American Psychological Association. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc (provider #1371) is also approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. ACE provider approval period: 6/8/2022-6/8/2025. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
2 Refund/Cancellation Policy: If you wish to request a refund on account of technical difficulties, please contact [email protected].
3 Commercial Supports: The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc reports no conflicts of interest in the development and sponsorship of this training. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc receives no commercial support for its Continuing Education programs or from its presenters.

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