The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Children with Sexual Behavior Problems Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program: Preschool Program has been rated by the CEBC in the area of: Sexual Behavior Problems in Children, Treatment of.

• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Children with sexual behavior problems. Boys and Girls ages 3 to 6 years of age and their caregivers.

Children with Sexual Behavior Problems Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program: Preschool Program is a family-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, psychoeducational, and supportive treatment group designed to reduce or eliminate incidents of sexual behavior problems:

• The program is an outpatient group treatment program for children ages 3 to 6 years and their parents or other caregivers.
• The program can be provided to individual families when group is not an option.
• The treatment is provided as a closed-ended group.
• The group is 12-14 sessions long.
• Collaboration with child protective services, school personnel, and others involved is highly recommended.

Caregivers are taught about sexual development, how to supervise the children, teach and implement rules in the home, communicate about sex education, and reduce behavior problems utilizing behavior parent training strategies. Children are taught private part rules and abuse prevention skills in the context of safety rules. Boundaries, emotional regulation, coping skills, and basic impulse control strategies are taught and practiced during and between sessions.

The goals of Children with Sexual Behavior Problems Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program: Preschool Program are to:

• Eliminate or reduce problematic sexual behavior
• Improved child behavior via better parental monitoring, supervision, and behavior management skills
• Improve parent-child interaction and communication
• Improve coping, self-control, and social skills