Covert Association
what is covert association?
what is a protective factor and why is it important?
what is a thinking error?
define boundaries.
why would someone do something that looks/sounds like consent, even when they don’t really want to give it?
why is it important to understand your covert cycle?
identify three interventions you can utilize if you experience thoughts/feelings that tell you, you may be slipping towards re-offending.
define blaming /excuse making and provide an example.
what is a boundary violation.
Name two types of individuals that are legally unable to give consent to sexual activity
What is... under 18, actively mentally ill, mentally disabled (guardian), unconscious, under the influence, employees with patients/residents/inmates
identify two chains of thoughts/feelings/behaviors that led to your offense.
what are three ways people around you might be able to tell you are slipping toward old behaviors?
define denial and provide an example
identify three places we learn boundaries
What is... parents, teachers, peers, coach, police
What does it mean to give consent in general terms? What does it mean to give informed consent?
What is.. a person is legally able to say yes to engage in sexual activity and has done so willingly and without force or cohesion - understand what one is giving consent to and also understand the possible consequences of that decision
link two covert cycles with negative consequences
identify four protective factors you currently have.
define victim stance and provide an example.
identify three types of boundaries
What is... space, personal information, privacy, sexual, property
identify the four elements of informed consent
What is... age, ability to say yes/no, all the information, and equal power/control
link two covert cycles with negative consequences, a positive / healthy coping skill, and a reward you will experience when you give up sexually assaultive behavior.
identify four protective factors you are working to increase.
identify three thinking errors you used related to your offense.
how/why is it difficult to come back after a sexual boundary violation
What is... difficulty re-establishing trust, etc.
what elements of informed consent were missing from your offense?