Training

General description

Summary: The presentation explains how to identify and address problematic sexual behaviour (PSB) in children under 12. It distinguishes healthy, age-appropriate behaviour’s from those that are harmful or developmentally problematic, outlines common myths, and explores contributing factors such as adverse childhood experience, social, environmental, and individual factors. Practical tools like the Traffic Light Framework guide assessment, while intervention focuses on close supervision, safety planning, education about consent and body safety, and building protective factors.

Key Learning

• Not all sexual behaviour’s in children are harmful – Many are part of normal development; the key is determining age-appropriateness, consent, and frequency.
• PSB is multifaceted – It can stem from a variety of social, environment, and individual factors.
• Assessment is critical – Tools like the Traffic Light Framework help families and professionals categorize and guide responses to behaviour’s.
• Supervision and structure are essential – Clear rules, predictable routines, and “eyes on, ears on” approaches reduce risk.
• Education builds prevention – Teaching correct terminology, consent, privacy, and emotional regulation supports healthier development.
• Protective factors matter – Strong adult connections, safety, skills training, and consistent guidance promote resilience and positive outcomes.

 About the Trainer

Sydney Campbell is the Director of Clinical Services at Ranch Ehrlo Society and is a registered (Provisional) Psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists, as well as a registered Social Worker with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers. She is also a professional member of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA).

With seven years of specialized experience, Sydney works with children, adolescents, and adults exhibiting problematic sexual behaviour’s, delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed care. She is dedicated to reducing stigma, promoting healthy sexuality, and fostering long-term positive change. In addition to her leadership role, Sydney is a contract clinician at Ehrlo Counselling Services, where she offers counselling to children, adolescents, and adults in the community.