Toronto Relationship Clinic’s treatment program for addressing sexual harm is a focused course of treatment for adult men who have sexually offended, whether or not criminal charges have been laid or legal proceedings are underway. We work with all types of sexual harm and specialize in working with individuals whose offences involve minors.
Drawing from Interpersonal Neurobiology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Collaborative Language Systems, our program combines intensive process-oriented psychotherapy with rigorous psychoeducation and essential group programs. It adapts an integrative, evidence-informed, systems-oriented, and trauma-specific approach to the treatment of high-risk sexual behaviours and bridges the gap between mental health and the law.
The trifold program is highly structured, and comprehensive, and requires a serious commitment. It includes three integral treatment components:
individual forensic psychotherapy sessions
individual forensic psychoeducation sessions
forensic group therapy
Toronto Relationship Clinic’s treatment program for sexual offending is committed to providing care and support that is compassionate and respectful while prioritizing victim empathy, acceptance of responsibility, and accountability.
Should you choose to reach out for support, please know that your privacy and confidentiality will be maintained per the highest ethical guidelines by which all regulated mental health professionals are bound.
Our approach to treating out-of-control sexual behaviour is recovery-oriented, strengths-based, and person-centred.
Let’s face it. No one wakes up one day and decides that today is the day they are going to commit a criminal offence. The root cause of most criminal behaviour happens long before an offence occurs. It often begins with negative childhood experiences, abuse, unresolved trauma, emotional pain, chronic stress, mental illness, or other unidentified and untreated organic factors. These negative patterns become amplified over time if individuals do not have the strategies or the capacity to manage them. It may surprise you how easily old patterns can change when we create the conditions for new, healthy patterns to emerge.
Science tells us that the brain can change because of neuroplasticity. Toronto Relationship Clinic can help facilitate change by working with you to identify your strengths and areas for improvement. We can help you learn how to manage your old, negative behaviours by addressing root causes so that new and healthy patterns may emerge. You will learn how to identify the feelings and beliefs that are often precursors to offending behaviour. You will also learn how to identify and deconstruct your triggers, develop empathy, build shame resilience, and practice self-compassion in order to minimize the risk of re-offending.
What about pedophilia?
Research suggests that pedophilia may be a sexual orientation. If you struggle with pedophilia, the first step would be to talk to a professional who can support you as you work through feelings of guilt or shame, towards creating a life that is flourishing, full of joy, and safe.
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LOCATION
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CONTACT Information
benita@torontorelationships.ca
(416) 894 1502
AVAILABILITY
By appointment only