The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves. I mentioned last week that we would be spending some time on the podcast diving into the larger conversations that got started by the Surviving R. Kelly docu-series. Today's episode is focused on helping parents to be more aware of what they should know about how perpetrators of child sexual abuse continue to victimize children. For this conversation I was joined by Spirit, LPC. Spirit and I chatted about some of the tactics used by perpetrators to prey on children, what we mean we talk about “the grooming process," how we can talk with our kids about boundaries and consent related to their bodies, and the best ways to respond to your child if they share that they’ve been violated.  Resources Mentioned Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast! Taking Care of Yourself After Watching the Docuseries Black Women, #METOO, & Surviving R. Kelly, NPR 1A Segment Darkness to Light Foundation National Child Abuse Helpline   Where to Find Spirit http://www.t2senterprises.com/ Facebook: @talk2spirit Instagram: @talk2spirit Twitter: @talk2spirit   If you're ready to develop valuable skills to help you thrive in your life and relationships, join our community of incredible women in the Yellow Couch Collective.  If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe. Grab your copy of Questions That Need Answers: After the Breakup  The TBG Merch store is open for business! Shop therapyforblackgirls.com/shop to grab a new tee or mug! Join me for this week's Three for Thursday chat on FB & IG Live, Thursday at 12 noon ET. If you have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls