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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Clinical Member of the North Carolina Association for the Management and Treatment of Sex Offenders (1997-present); Board Member (1999-2006, 2014-2020); Vice Chair (2002); Chair (2003-2004, 2014-2016), State Management Board representative (2018-2020)
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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, children 12 and under
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National Trainer: Care Process Model Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS)
Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW
TRAINER, CONSULTANT, CLINICIAN
828-231-2205
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Weaverville, NC 28787
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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, including but not limited to:
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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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Developing workforce culture that is both trauma informed and responsive
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Creating a sense of purpose and meaning at work
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Connecting actions to values and impact on others
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Individual and group clinical supervision and consultation, including cases involving trauma and problematic sexual behavior
Training, including but not limited to:
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Implementing evidence-based/supported treatment
o Trauma specific models in CAC, outpatient, and residential settings
o Programs to serve youth and children that initiate
problematic and harmful sexual behaviors.
o Empirically grounded assessment and treatment
protocols
o Feedback informed approaches that support client
directed approaches
o How to create measurable approaches for treatment
outcomes that can be utilized for future funding
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Provide virtual or onsite training on how CACs/MDTs can work with youth and children that initiate problematic and harmful sexual behaviors
o Develop strategic plan
o Develop a coordinated community response
o Develop policies and procedures for all disciplines
Expert testimony, including but not limited to:
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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
Listen to Geoff speak with Teresa Huizar about PSB
Founding Executive Director, Mountain Child Advocacy Center, Asheville, NC
Developer of TASK treatment model, Treatment Alternaitves for Sexulized Kids
Watch Geoff speak about law enforcement work with PSB
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.