If you work with kids or teens, you need to understand grooming …
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 counsellor, 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:
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.
Purchase now.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Manual - Sexual Grooming (983.2 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Sexual Grooming - French (983.2 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Sexual Grooming - Italian (983.2 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Sexual Grooming - German (983.2 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Sexual Grooming - Spanish (983.2 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Kathryn Stamoulis, is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York, specializing in adolescent sexual development. She served as an expert witness in cases involving sexual abuse and grooming of minors. Committed to public education, her work has appeared in numerous publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, NPR, MSNBC, Today, and the Netflix docuseries Filthy Rich: Jeffrey Epstein. She is the author of the chapter "Vulnerability of Children to Grooming Strategies" in the book Skills for Safeguarding: A Guide to Preventing Abuse and Fostering Healing in the Church.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kathryn Stamoulis receives compensation as a consultant. She receives royalties as a published author. Kathryn Stamoulis receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kathryn Stamoulis is a member of the American Psychological Association. She is a reviewer and serves on the editorial board with the Journal of Psychology of Popular Medical Culture.
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