(WC 150496 STAMOULIS 2025) Sexual Grooming What Every Clinician Working with Minors Needs to Know

Course overview

If you work with kids or teens, you need to understand grooming ... What grooming really looks like - beyond the stereotypes The stages of grooming and how they show up in real-life cases How grooming affects a child's ability to disclose or understand abuse Red flags to listen for in session If you work with children, you need to understand grooming. Not just the obvious red flags - but the subtle signs that most people miss. The boundary testing. The excessive attention. The gifts, the secrets, the slow erosion of trust and safety. Because grooming isn't loud, dramatic, or easy to spot. It's quiet. Strategic. And often disguised as care, mentorship, or even love. That's what makes it so dangerous. And if you're a therapist, school counselor, or child-serving professional, you are often the only one who might catch it - or the first safe person a child might confide in. In this essential training, you'll join expert Dr. Kathryn Stamoulis who's been featured in the Netflix docuseries Filthy Rich: Jeffrey Epstein as well as The New York Times, BBC, NPR and more. In just 2 hours, Dr. Stamoulis will show you: What grooming really looks like - beyond the stereotypes The stages of grooming and how they show up in real-life cases How grooming affects a child's ability to disclose or understand abuse Red flags to listen for in session Whether you work in a school, clinic, or private practice, this training will give you the knowledge and tools you need to recognize grooming, respond appropriately, and help children recover safely. Because when we know what to look for, we have the power to protect.