S3 Ep2 - Confronting Motherhood: A Journey of Fear with Danielle Cheeseman
Summary:
In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, Danielle Cheeseman shares her profound fears and anxieties about motherhood, particularly her concerns about raising daughters. She reflects on her own experiences and the challenges she anticipates in preventing her children from facing similar struggles.
Key Takeaways:
Danielle felt terrified about becoming a mother.
She worried about her children experiencing her past traumas.
Her fears were heightened by the thought of raising a daughter.
She believed that the risks of trauma were still present regardless of gender.
Danielle's reflections highlight the emotional challenges of parenting.
The conversation emphasises the importance of resilience in motherhood.
Personal experiences shape our fears as parents.
Danielle's insights reveal the complexities of family dynamics.
She expresses a desire to protect her children from pain.
The discussion underscores the need for open conversations about mental health.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Child Abuse Prevention03:57 Parenting Fears and Protective Measures05:21 The Impact of Recent Events07:05 The Complexity of Trust and Abuse09:02 Navigating Relationships with Abusers11:13 The Role of Family in Disclosure12:33 The Challenge of Believability15:19 Healing Through Discovery16:46 Support Systems After Disclosure18:02 The Importance of Therapy19:53 Preparing for Parenthood22:29 Teaching Children About Body Safety25:33 Navigating Childhood Trauma and Protective Instincts27:22 Recognising Red Flags and Setting Boundaries30:47 The Importance of Trusting Your Instincts32:19 Educating Parents on Child Safety36:07 The Dangers of Sharing Children's Images Online38:38 Implementing Changes for Family Safety41:19 Empowering Children Through Autonomy43:52 The Importance of Open Conversations About Abuse49:39 Introduction to Child Safety Education
For additional resources and support services, please head to my website at https://www.cape-au.com/free-resources
You can also watch the full video version of this episode on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/ncx4a4odqpg
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S3 Ep1 - Understanding Grooming: A Call to Action with Anna Sonoda.
Summary:
In this episode of "Conversations with Kristi", Anna Sonoda discusses the grooming process that can occur with children and emphasises the critical role that adults play in recognising and interrupting this harmful behaviour. She highlights the importance of legal consequences and the need for adults to be vigilant in protecting children from potential harm.
Key Takeaways:
Every adult can interrupt the grooming process. Grooming often starts off appearing sweet. Grooming involves pulling children away from normal activities. Adults must be vigilant in recognizing grooming behaviors. Legal consequences are necessary for protecting children. Extended family may not always act in the child's best interest. Creating space between a child and their support system is a red flag. Opportunities to break rules can be a grooming tactic. Awareness of grooming is crucial for all adults. We must be the cornerstone of support for children.
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Conversations with Kristi
03:26 Anna Sonoda's Journey into Social Work
07:20 Understanding Grooming and Its Impact
10:16 The Four Steps of Grooming
15:51 Recognising Patterns in Grooming Behaviour
21:12 The Importance of Access and Space
26:06 Establishing Family Protocols for Safety
29:34 Understanding the Prevalence of Child Abuse
30:40 The Importance of Open Conversations
33:57 Empowering Parents and Caregivers
37:09 Recognising Grooming Behaviours
40:24 Building Trust and Open Communication
45:09 Addressing Child Sexual Abuse as a Public Health Issue
48:39 Resources for Survivors and Prevention Strategies
51:13 Introduction to Child Safety Education
For additional resources and support services, please head to my website at https://www.cape-au.com/free-resources
You can also watch the full video version of this episode on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/qBVVrNlK804
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S2 Ep20 Breaking down offender behaviours with Kelly Jackson
CONTENT WARNING - discussion about offender behaviours and methodology
In this episode, Kristi interviews phD candidate, criminologist and psychologist Kelly Jackson.
Kelly and Kristi discuss the research around offender behaviours and methodologies used in the commission of child sexual abuse and the many ways offenders groom children. This interesting conversation explains in detail the grooming process, the types of behaviours offenders use in order to find victims, the research that proves that stops offenders from abusing kids and how parents can actually protect their children from abuse.
This is a must listen episode for anyone who loves to dive deep into the psychology of offenders.
Connect with Kelly via her LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/kelly-jackson-b49a57150
If any part of the show causes distress, please seek support and help from either the following services or from your own family doctor/psychologist or counsellor.
Lifeline - 131114
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA) - (02) 6287 3935
1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
For more information or resources please visit the CAPE-AU website at www.cape-au.com.
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S2 Ep19 Let down and abandoned with Mel James
CONTENT WARNING - language warning, discussing grooming, child sexual abuse, long term abuse and sexual assault
In this episode, Kristi talks with Mel James, lived experience child sexual abuse survivor and advocate for First Nations women enduring systems abuse. Mel talks about her personal experience with grooming and child sexual abuse, by a person in authority, who used their position of power in the community to get close to her and her family to abuse her. Mel's abuse lasted more than 10 years and was witnessed by other adults who could have protected her.
This is an in-depth conversation about the complex nature of grooming and abuse, and how it can leave lifelong impacts for children along with raising concerns about the conduct and beliefs of supposed 'safe' adults and their lack of action and advocacy for children when it's their job to do so.
To follow or connect with Mel James on TikTok www.tiktok.com/uniqueteam2024 or LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mel-j-67b5a520a
If any part of the show causes distress, please seek support and help from either the following services or from your own family doctor/psychologist or counsellor.
Lifeline - 131114
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA) - (02) 6287 3935
1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
For more information or resources please visit the CAPE-AU website at www.cape-au.com.
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S2 Ep18 Protecting our First Nations families with Rachel Dunn
CONTENT WARNING - language warning, discussions around child sexual abuse, domestic violence of First Nations peoples
In this episode, Kristi talks with proud Palawa woman Rachel Dunn, about the impacts of domestic violence and child sexual abuse on First Nations families and the difficulties in calling-out these tragedies in culture and family.
Rachel shares her story and her experience in calling out abuse within her family unit, as well as trying to advocate and protect other First Nations children and women, against the prejudice and beliefs that perpetuate and prolong harm and trauma within community.
Connect with Rachel via her LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-dunn-7a6060229
If any part of the show causes distress, please seek support and help from either the following services or from your own family doctor/psychologist or counsellor.
Lifeline - 131114
13Yarn - 13 92 76. or www.13yarn.org.au
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA) - (02) 6287 3935
1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
For more information or resources please visit the CAPE-AU website at www.cape-au.com.
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