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Tangible takeaway: The art of active listening

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 5.5 KCSARC’s Family Services Specialists share why actively listening to your child is so important, and a skill we should practice in all of our relationships

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Parenting a teen

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 6  It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to know how to support a teenager, especially while juggling all of life’s other demands. KCSARC’s Family Services Specialists and Preventionist discuss how parents can support the teens in their lives, what’s typical adolescent behavior, and what behavior could be a red flag. 

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If your child discloses, cover the BASES

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 7  Learning that your child has been sexually abused is likely one of the most difficult things you’ll ever face. KCSARC parent educators share what to do, what BASES (Believe, Affirm, Support, Empower and Safety) are, and why knowing these responses are so valuable to a child survivor.

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“What you’re going through is a season” with Heaven

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 8  In this first part of a conversation with a courageous KCSARC Speakers Bureau member, Heaven shares her story and a hopeful message for others who, like her, are parenting survivors of child sexual abuse.

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“The aftercare of trauma” part 2 with Heaven

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 9  In part 2 of our conversation with KCSARC Speakers Bureau member Heaven, she shares more about the ongoing healing process for her and her family following her daughter’s disclosure of sexual abuse.

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Measure your success incrementally with Stephanie

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 10  Stephanie is a former KCSARC client and parent of three child sexual assault survivors. She shares how knowing more about sexual abuse and trauma has empowered her and helped her family with their healing process.

CW: suicide ideation, depression, child physical and sexual abuse

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Five grooming behaviors to know

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 11  How to spot five common behaviors that appear in the grooming of a child and community before sexual abuse occurs.

CW: child sexual abuse, mental and emotional manipulation

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“You called the right place” with Cindy

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 12  Cindy experienced sexual abuse as a child and utilized KCSARC services. She’s now working at KCSARC to ensure survivors have access to support and services 24/7.

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The ‘What-if’ game builds resilience

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 13 What if you could spend the day with your favorite celebrity—who would you choose? The “What if?” game can help parents/caregivers start conversations and build strong decision-making skills  any challenging issues your child may encounter.

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Tangible Takeaway: Grounding Techniques

07.14.21

Season 1, Episode 14 After a traumatic experience, it is normal to experience uncomfortable things like flashbacks and anxiety. KCSARC Therapist Chris Johnson shares some grounding techniques that can help bring you back into the moment.

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