Children, Teens, & Sexual Abuse, #277

What do you do when your child tells you something that changes everything? What constitutes abuse? And, when should you report it? This week, Juli sits down with trauma expert Dr. Debi Grebenik to talk about how parents can respond when a child has experienced sexual abuse. They discuss what signs to watch for, how trauma affects children, why empathy is more powerful than panic, and how parents can protect their kids while raising them with confidence—not fear. Guest: Dr. Debi Grebenik Follow-up Resources: National Children's Advocacy Center Java #460, How to Have Mini and Many Conversations About Sexuality with Your Kids God's Healing Stinks by Dr. Juli Slattery (blog) Follow Debi at @drdebigrebenik Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy