Training Affiliations and Experience
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Clinical Member and fellow (2019) of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (1997-present)
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Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse’s Child and Adolescent Committee Member (2021-present); Ethics Committee (2020-present)
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Nationally Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Member National Child Traumatic Stress Network Problematic Sexual Behaviors Subcommittee (2023-Present)
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Member National Children’s Alliance National Workgroup for Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior (2017-present), Co-chair (2020-2023), sub-group lead for evidence based/best practices (2018-2020), lead for sub group on forensic interviewing (2020-2022), Facilitator for NCA (2023-present)
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Developer, Treatment Alternatives for Kids (TASK), Treatment model addressing problematic sexual behavior in youth, Editor for Manual, Published 2016
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Trainer with Ashley Fiore (national TF-CBT trainer): Application of Advanced Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Problematic Sexual Behavior Intensive Learning Community for children 12 and under and for adolescents
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National Trainer: Care Process Model Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS)
Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW
TRAINER, CONSULTANT, CLINICIAN
Phone
828-231-2205
Email:
Address:
Weaverville, NC 28787
"Change is inevitable;
what your relationship is to it, is up to you"
What Folks are saying about my trainings
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"Geoff was so knowledgeable and I could tell he is an expert in his field. Patient and respectful and time conscious"
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"This has been a wonderful, informative training. I learned so much and I will be a better therapist for it. Thank you.."
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"Wonderful! The information was super relevant. I wish I could share this info with people at my agency and more! The presenter was great, his approach and personality made it easy to hear the info and ask questions."
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"Thank you so much for this training! This was super informative and very interesting. You were able to captivate the audience and I was interested in what was being shared throughout the whole presentation. Thank you!"
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"I was very impressed with Geoff’s knowledge of the topic and the stories he brought in to make the topic come to life and apply real world applications. One of the most informative presentations I’ve seen at Crimes Against Children Conference."
EXPERIENCE
Clinician
I have spent over 30 years creating connections in the mental health field with children, families, and the communities where they live. As a licensed clinical social worker, I have worked in both community and institutional settings to assess, treat, and coordinate services for an array of children that have been impacted by adverse and traumatic experiences, as well as initiated them.
Trainer
As a national trainer, I have focused on the screening, the assessment, and the treatment of children and youth who have initiated and been impacted by sexual harm. I have been training on engagement, trauma, and problematic sexual behaviors for over 25 years. Recently, I have focused on an application of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children with problematic sexual behaviors and the Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM).
Consultant
As a clinical, managing, and executive director, I have overseen multiple clinical departments that assessed and treated trauma and problematic sexual behavior (PSB) utilizing multiple evidence-based/supported models, including a PSB model that I developed. As someone who is passionate about connecting with people, I am excited to work with you to bring hope, excitement, and tailored approaches that promote innovative strategies for your practice, agency, and community.
TRAINING FOCUS
Implementing Evidence-Based Therapies
Implementing evidence-based and supported treatments for trauma requires an engaging, patient-centered approach that balances well-established practices and approaches that are tailored to meet individual needs. It’s essential to establish a safe and trusting therapeutic environment and provide systemic support and structure when developing services. Regular assessment of progress, client feedback, and adaptability in the therapeutic process are key to obtaining and sustaining outcomes.
Consultation And Training
Teams often find themselves in a unique position to determine and guide services for youth impacted by abuse as well as those children and youth who initiate problematic sexual behavior. Unfortunately, those professionals are often inadequately prepared to determine the heterogeneous, developmental, and contextual needs of this population. I work with MDTs to develop the systemic needs that support the best practices for children and youth, which may include developing empirically supported policies and procedures.
Resources
Over 35 years, I have accumulated an extensive library of resources from some of the most brilliant and insightful minds in the field. I will share gratuitously the research, resources, and tools that can support the critical work we do with children, families, and communities.
TRAININGS
Technical Support, Supervision, Consultation :
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Providing training and technical assistance to support sustainable changes to serve children, families, and communities
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Use strategic planning and implementation science to address systemic issues
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How to build and sustain CACs and mental health staff
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Individual and group clinical supervision and consultation, including cases involving trauma and problematic sexual behavior
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I have over 30 years of experience training and consulting on a national and international level.
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Individual consultation is $100/hour
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Group consultation is $200 per hour with no more than 5 people in the group.
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LCSW supervision is $100/hour
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Training:
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Implementing evidence-based trauma treatment and services for children and families, including problematic sexual behavior for CAC/MDTs
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Developing coordinated community responses for children and youth that exhibit problematic sexual behavior for CAC/MDTs
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Developing clinical services for children and youth with problematic sexual behaviors
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Developing team and agency culture that endorses workforce success and potential by promoting value and meaning in their work
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Developing workforce culture that is both trauma informed and responsive
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Strategies to engage denial and discord in clients, caregivers, and colleagues
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Screening and assessment of Trauma and PSB
Expert testimony:
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Understanding child traumatic responses as it relates to court (i.e., delayed disclosure, recantation)
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Dynamics between individuals initiating child sexual abuse and those impacted
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Children and youth who display problematic and harmful sexual behavior
WORK EXPERIENCE
Coordinator, NCA's Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes
National Training Fellow, NCA's Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes
Founding Executive Director, Mountain Child Advocacy Center, Asheville, NC
Developer of TASK treatment model, Treatment Alternaitves for Sexulized Kids
PUBLICATIONS
Erin K. Taylor, PhD; Michelle Miller, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Ciesar, LICSW-CP; M. Elizabeth Ralston, PhD; Jennifer D. Shields, PhD; Cailey Hartwick, PhD; Geoffrey Sidoli, LCSW; and Jane F. Silovsky, PhD. Innovative Responses to Problematic Sexual Behavior of Youth: Children’s Advocacy Centers in North America in Contemporary and Innovative Practices in Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Model. 2023
Lauren Herbert, Psy.D Shan Jumper, Ph.D. Co-Chairs, Ethics Committee LaTeisha Callender Gabriela Corabian, Ph.D., R.Psych. Janet DiGiorgio-Miller, Ph.D. Jill S. Levenson, PhD, LCSW Rebecca Palmer, MS Kevin Powell, Ph.D Geoff Sidoli, LCSW, ATSA's Professional Code of Ethics 2024, Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse .
Sidoli, G. Policy Paper: Children's Advocacy Centers and Problematic Sexual Behaviors. Addendum to Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) Task Force on Children with Sexual Behavior Problems. (2023). Children With Sexual Behavior Problems (2nd Edition). ATSA.
MEDIA
Geoff speaks with National Children's Alliance CEO Teresa Huizar about PSB
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Geoff speaks about law enforcement work
with PSB