Mullins Media Co.'s video: Impact Living Services - Boundary Project

Boundary Project, an evidence-informed treatment model that follows best-practice guidelines and values and encourages child-friendly, expressive therapies such as play and art in the treatment of problematic sexual behavior in children ages 4-11. For more information visit, www.ImpactLivingServeices.org Length & Course of Treatment: Assessment of Sexual Behavior Problems in Children (ASBPC) - Treatment begins with a comprehensive and focused assessment with specific attention given to sexual development and sexual behaviors Boundary Project involves 12 sessions with the child (outpatient setting), with caregiver involvement either toward the end of the session or in separate caregiver-only sessions. Sessions are structured and formatted to provide the child with a sense of safety, responsibility, and empowerment. Goal of Treatment: In participating in Boundary Project, a child can expect to: Engage in emotional identification and recognize intensity of emotions Read therapeutic stories and play therapeutic games to learn and understand cognitive-behavioral concepts Create art or utilize sand tray to clarify and process difficult or traumatic experiences Practice relaxation exercises to regulate mood A parent can expect to: Share in their child’s learning and growth in a way that fosters pride in the child and strengthens the parent-child relationship Receive clear guidance about effective parenting approaches Develop their own coping and self-care strategies, so that they can respond to their children with empathy and confidence Experience a decrease in fear, worry, and doubt