Parents Preventing Child Abuse Webinar: Typical vs. Concerning Child Sexual Behaviors
When children demonstrate sexual behaviors, it can be challenging to know which behaviors are developmentally expected and which may require additional guidance, redirection, or therapeutic support.
Learn how to talk with children about these behaviors, provide safety and support, and access services from our center.
Spanish interpretation offered.
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CONDUCTAS SEXUALES INFANTILES: TÍPICAS frente a PREOCUPANTES y cómo responder eficazmente
Cuando los niños manifiestan conductas sexuales, puede resultar difícil determinar cuáles son normales según su desarrollo y cuáles podrían requerir orientación adicional, cambio de dirección o apoyo terapéutico.
Aprenda a hablar con los niños sobre estas conductas, a brindarles seguridad y apoyo, y a acceder a los servicios de nuestro centro.
Registration Required: bit.ly/ppca430
PRESENTERS
Erica Chepulis, LCSW | Training Program Manager, CAC of Suffolk County As the Training Program Manager at the Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, Erica leads the Training & Outreach Program in educating professionals and community members to prevent, recognize, and respond to child abuse. In her role, she conducts strategic outreach efforts to ensure all members of Suffolk County have access to critical child safety information, develops and facilitates trainings, and designs effective resources to engage caregivers, professionals, and youth in child abuse prevention.
Erica earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Wheelock College while completing an internship with the Department of Children and Families. She earned her Master's in Social Work from Salem State University while interning with Big Sister Association in the Site-Based Mentoring program, where she facilitated social-emotional groups for girls and their mentors. She became a Licensed Certified Social Worker in 2020. Prior to joining the CAC, Erica worked with the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn as the Education Director and focused on developing and implementing high-yield programming in STEM, the arts, citizenship, and social-emotional learning for youth of all ages. Erica is passionate about empowering others with skills to promote child safety.
Maria Carolina Massiani, LMHC| Mental Health Program Manager, CAC of Suffolk County
Maria Carolina is a Bilingual and Bicultural Mental Health Clinician at the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Suffolk County. With over 15 years specializing in work with children with behavioral and mental health concerns alongside trauma, Maria Carolina is committed to being an advocate for youth. At the CAC, she specializes in evidence-based therapeutic services, including Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also provides mental health consultation to caregivers and professionals.
Prior to joining the CAC, Maria Carolina worked for the Boston Emergency Service Team (BEST) as a Child Clinician and later as an Assistant Director where she evaluated children and adolescents in crisis, provided clinical support, collaborated with providers, and made referrals. She also worked as a Clinician at The Home For Little Wanderers in a group home, where she provided individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents. Maria Carolina holds a Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University Medical School and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts.