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The ABCs of PPGs: Understanding PPG Assessments

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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
This 1.5-hour workshop will provide an overview of the penile plethysmograph (PPG), including the research related to the validity and reliability of the PPG. Participants will be provided with a basic understanding of the procedure as well as the types of clients most appropriate for referral. Additionally, the workshop will assist participants in understanding information necessary for preparing clients for a PPG assessment. Workshop participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of the advantages and limitations of the PPG assessment. The presenter will provide an overview of understanding PPG assessment results and an understanding of the usefulness of PPG results in a comprehensive treatment plan. Time will be allotted for questions and answers.
Trainer Biography
Elizabeth Griffin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years’ experience assessing and treating adults who struggle with problematic sexual behaviors, including sexually compulsive behaviors and sexual offense behaviors. She specializes in assessing and treating individuals who have engaged in online sexual offense behavior. Ms. Griffin has worked in a variety of settings including in-patient, out-patient, military, prison, and civil commitment. She lectures and consults nationally on the assessment and treatment of problematic online sexual behaviors, sexual offending behaviors and sexual compulsivity. She has been trained in administering the penile plethysmograph for over 30 years and has provided numerous workshops related to the PPG assessment. Ms. Griffin has published numerous academic articles on issues related to problematic sexual behavior. She is co-author of several books and workbooks including In the Shadows of the Net, Cybersex Unhooked, Cybersex Unplugged and Illegal Images.
Learning Objectives
This training is designed to help you:
  • Describe research related to the PPG assessment.
  • Identify the limitations of the PPG assessment
  • Describe the administration process of the PPG assessment.
  • Discuss the interpretation process of the PPG assessment.
  • Identify the usefulness of the results in a comprehensive treatment plan.

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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