[en] Emotions regulation has been identified as a precipitant of sexual offending (Hanson et al., 2007; Ward & Beech, 2016). In contrast to cognitive processing (e.g. cognitive distortion), few therapeutic programs have considered emotions regulation (except empathy) as a clinical target due to lack of operationalization (Gannon & Ward, 2017). Nevertheless, recent theoretical frameworks such as Safe Offender Strategies (SOS) or Self-Regulation Model-Revised (SMR-R) aim to address this issue (Fortune & Ward, 2016; Stinson & Becker, 2013). Empirical findings suggest the incremental value of therapeutic programs focused on emotions regulation among sexual offenders (Stinson et al., 2015). Similarly, biofeedback technics such as mindfulness can be helpful for this purpose (Gillespie et al., 2012). This literature review outlines the interests and issues of emotions regulation in therapeutic programs for sexual offenders.
Author, co-author :
Tiberi, Luca ; Université de Mons > Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l'Education > Service de Psychopathologie légale
Saloppé, Xavier
Pham Hoang, Thierry ; Université de Mons > Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l'Education > Service de Psychopathologie légale
Language :
English
Title :
Emotions regulation in therapeutic programs for sexual offenders: A literature review
Publication date :
15 August 2021
Event name :
16th International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders, Conference (IATSO)
Event place :
Frankfurt, Germany
Event date :
2021
Research unit :
P352 - Psychologie légale
Research institute :
R550 - Institut des Sciences et Technologies de la Santé
