Killers kill for varied reasons. Some possess clinical levels of traits within the so-called “Dark Tetrad”: Narcissism, Psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and Sadism. Research supports that if a person scores high in one of these areas, they are more likely to score relatively high in another.
Sadistic killers are primarily motivated by their desire to inflict pain or suffering on others for their own pleasure. Though we tend to highlight those killers particularly motivated by their sexual perversions and sexually sadistic desires to kill, not all sadistic killers are motivated by perverted sexual fantasy. Even if we have little occasion to treat sadistic killers in a clinical setting, it is important to know the developmental characteristics, environmental drivers, and psychological factors that uniquely contribute to this type of violent, horrific, and destructive behavior. A solid clinical foundation in this area of neurocriminology plays a critical role in prevention, which may ultimately save lives.
Sadistic homicide offenders, although rare, cause great harm and suffering to their victims and society. The crimes committed by these types of offenders generate extensive media coverage and contribute to much public confusion, fear, and fascination. This training will examine the possible prenatal and postnatal neurobiopsychosocial factors associated with sadistic homicide offending through a neurocriminological and forensic psychological lens. Early life prevention and intervention strategies will also be discussed. Related topics discussed will include: offender typologies and classifications, juvenile sadistic homicide offenders, mysopeds, the Dark Tetrad, psychiatric disorder, deviant sexual fantasies, triggering events, revenge, rage control issues, social skill limitations, attachment dysregulation, similarities and differences between serial sexual homicide offenders vs. non-serial sexual homicide offenders and single offender homicide perpetrators, crime scene behaviors, weapon selection, homicidal necrophilia, caregiver abuse and neglect, violent pornography exposure, paraphilic behaviors, empathy deficits, sexual sadism, personality disorders, psychopathy, and more.
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Attendance and Location Details
Date and Time
Friday, August 11, 2023
1:00pm – 4:00pm CST
2:00pm – 5:00pm EST
11:00am – 2:00pm PST
*Zoom link will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date.
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Define sadistic homicide offenders, neurocriminology, forensic psychology, and other related constructs.
b). Learn and describe the potential prenatal and postnatal factors associated with these cases.
c). Learn and discuss how neurocriminology and forensic psychology research can provide additional insights into why some individuals commit sadistic homicide offenses.
d). Learn and discuss early life prevention and intervention approaches through a neurocriminological and forensic psychological lens.
e). Review and discuss empirically based research findings and related case studies.
Target Audience:
Mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, marriage and family therapists, telehealth treatment professionals, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS
Material Author(s): Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuroscience and the Law from Michigan State University. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com
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Although serial killing is relatively uncommon (thankfully!), the personality features and mental health profiles that most serial killers share are not extremely rare. Even if we have little occasion to treat known serial killers in a clinical setting, it is important to know the developmental characteristics, environmental drivers, and psychological factors that uniquely contribute to this type of violent, horrific, and destructive behavior. A solid clinical foundation in this area of neurocriminology plays a critical role in prevention, which may ultimately save lives.
Serial killing is a complex, multifaceted, and frightening criminal behavior that is likely influenced by several prenatal and postnatal neurological, biological, social, family, and psychological factors. This training will examine the neurobiopsychosocial factors associated with serial killing through a neurocriminological and forensic psychological lens. Early life prevention and intervention strategies will also be discussed. Related topics discussed during the course of this training will include patterns, profiles, motives, and typologies, victim-offender dynamics, similarities and differences between serial killing and mass homicide offenders, head injury, frontal lobe impairments, attachment dysregulation, psychophysiology, criminal profiling, childhood abuse and neglect, biochemical abnormalities, dysfunctional caregiving practices, rejection, humiliation, and abandonment, bullying, deviant sexual fantasies, MacDonald triad, the Dark Tetrad, narcissistic injury and more. Empirically based research findings and case studies will be discussed throughout this training.
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Attendance and Location Details
Date and Time
Friday, August 4, 2023
1:00pm – 4:00pm CST
2:00pm – 5:00pm EST
11:00am – 2:00pm PST
*Zoom link will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date.
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Define serial killing, neurocriminology, forensic psychology, and other related constructs.
b). Learn and describe the potential prenatal and postnatal factors associated with these cases.
c). Learn and describe how neurocriminology and forensic psychology research can provide additional insights into why some individuals become serial killers.
d). Learn and describe early life prevention and intervention approaches through a neurocriminological and forensic psychological lens.
e). Review and discuss empirically based research findings and related case studies.
Target Audience:
Mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, marriage and family therapists, telehealth treatment professionals, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS
Material Author(s): Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuroscience and the Law from Michigan State University. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com
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Course materials (including the link to view live events) are made available to webinar and in-person attendees 24-48 hours before the event start time. Course materials for online asynchronous courses are found in the Lesson module after a course is purchased.
By the time we leave graduate school, our understanding of the science of the therapy process and the brain science of mental illness is usually basic at best. Though continuing education courses on the neuroscience of mental health are available, the prospect of using these concepts as a part of the counseling process can be scary! But, with the right training and preparation, we can use the neuroscience of mental health both in the process and content of counseling in a way that adds therapeutic value.
Neurocounseling can be described as the adaptation of the principles of neuroscience into the process of counseling to help clients better understand the role of their brain and physiology in their mental health. Neurocounseling is built around teaching a client neuroscience principles and how this knowledge can help them gain insight into their body, brain, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Such knowledge can assist a client in gaining clarity about their physical and mental health processes and problems. A foundational understanding of using neuroscience as an element of the therapeutic exchange is shown to boost long-term therapy outcomes.
Designed for professionals working in human service, mental health, and substance use treatment settings, this training will examine the topic of neurocounseling and its implications for interviewing, screening, and intervention. Related topics discussed during the course of this training will include ADHD, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment theory, autism, executive function, gut-brain health axis, inflammation, mindfulness, neuroadaptation, neurocriminology, neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, neurohormones, neuromodulation, neurotransmitters, psychoeducation, self-regulation, and toxic stress to name a few. Empirically based research findings and case study examples will be highlighted throughout this training.
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Attendance and Location Details
Date and Time
Friday, June 9, 2023
1:00pm – 4:00pm CST
2:00pm – 5:00pm EST
11:00am – 2:00pm PST
*Zoom link will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date.
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Define neurocounseling and other related concepts, and acquire an understanding of the existing empirical research on neurocounseling.
b). Learn and understand the neurobiopsychosocialphysiological underpinnings of human behavior, functioning, and development.
c). Learn and discuss the risk factors associated with neurocognitive dysregulation and dysfunction.
d). Learn the benefits of neurocounseling (and related psychoeducation), how it can improve client outcomes, and why neurocounseling approaches should be incorporated into health and wellness programs.
e). Learn and describe strategies that can promote positive brain health, along with appropriate screening and intervention options through a neurocounseling lens.
Target Audience:
Mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, marriage and family therapists, telehealth treatment professionals, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS
Material Author(s): Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuroscience and the Law from Michigan State University. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com
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Course materials (including the link to view live events) are made available to webinar and in-person attendees 24-48 hours before the event start time. Course materials for online asynchronous courses are found in the Lesson module after a course is purchased.
Americans are both fascinated by and have a healthy fear of crime and violence. Netflix and Hulu now have a separate “true crime” category in their libraries, and there are a handful of individuals that make millions of dollars running true crime podcasts. Some of them even have a following of amateur sleuths that have helped to solve cold cases. Collectively, we are obsessed with criminal and violent behavior. But, there is much less focus on scientifically understanding it with the aim of decreasing the behavior, reducing incidents of violence, and saving lives.
Neurocriminology is part of the interdisciplinary subfield of criminology that incorporates methodological approaches from a variety of fields of study, including, neuroscience, physiology, genetics, biology, and psychology with the goal to understand, predict, prevent, and treat criminal and violent behaviors. Although there is no single determinant of such behaviors, neurocriminology strives to identify different risk factors that increase the likelihood of specific behaviors.
Intended for professionals, this training introduces attendees to the field of neurocriminology and its potential implications for interviewing, screening, and treatment of criminal justice-involved individuals. Participants can also expect to learn why incorporating neurocriminology research into existing approaches may help allied disciplines (e.g., mental health professionals, substance use treatment providers, human services workers, and forensic psychological professionals) work more effectively with clients who engage in anti-social, concerning, dangerous, problematic, irrational behaviors, and other externalizing behavioral problems. Empirically based research findings will be discussed throughout this training.
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Attendance and Location Details
Date and Time
Friday, June 2, 2023
1:00pm – 4:00pm CST
2:00pm – 5:00pm EST
11:00am – 2:00pm PST
*Zoom link will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date.
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Define neurocriminology and describe how a broad clinical understanding of the subfield can assist in providing care.
b). Learn and understand the neurological, biological, social, and environmental risk factors for crime and violence.
c). Learn and describe neurocriminology-informed screening and intervention approaches.
d). State how neurocriminology can inform interventions aimed at preventing crime and violence.
e). Discuss the implications of neurocriminology in related systems of care.
Target Audience:
Mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, marriage and family therapists, telehealth treatment professionals, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS
Material Author(s): Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuroscience and the Law from Michigan State University. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com
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Featured Materials :
Course materials (including the link to view live events) are made available to webinar and in-person attendees 24-48 hours before the event start time. Course materials for online asynchronous courses are found in the Lesson module after a course is purchased.
Traditional therapy for sexual trauma survivors leans into cognitive processing interventions adhering to a model of sexual dysfunction and challenging negative self and world narratives. However, trauma is a body and brain experience and including somatic practices is integral to the therapeutic process. Intentionally centering the erotic is also a fundamental step in healing sexual trauma as survivors often report feeling completely disconnected from their desires after a traumatic experience. This workshop will explore methods for increasing sexual embodiment and wellness through the erotic self-expansion model and a sex positive, pleasure centered framework.
Cost: $75 – Want to attend this course and any future event or course from our CE library for FREE and unlimited for the cost of $34.99/month for 12 months??!! Check out our Everything Plan here.
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Discuss overlapping physio-somatic sexual and trauma responses.
b). Describe the impact that trauma has on the brain and body and how it impacts sexuality and sexual behavior.
c). Define and explain 2 benefits of “erotic self-expansion.”
d). Describe four (4) somatic, practical, pleasure-centered interventions to help clients explore eroticism.
Target Audience:
Mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, telehealth treatment professionals, and other clinical mental health professionals treating sexual trauma.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Rafaella Smith-Fiallo, LCSW
Material Author(s): Rafaella Smith-Fiallo, LCSW
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo, LCSW (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, sexual liberation activist, and therapist specializing in relationship, sex, and trauma therapy. She owns Healing Exchange LLC, a therapy private practice, and co-founded Afrosexology, a sex-positive, pleasure-based sexuality education business. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets like HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Vibe Magazine, Broadly, and others. Additionally, she has worked in the field of suicide prevention and crisis intervention in civilian and veteran populations, and in inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health settings.
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Killers kill for varied reasons. Some possess clinical levels of traits within the so-called “Dark Tetrad”: Narcissism, Psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and Sadism. Research supports that if a person scores high in one of these areas, they are more likely to score relatively high in another.
