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In-The-Water: A Training for Becoming a Safe(r) Adult
Supporting CSA Healing, Interruption and Prevention-Education
This 12-week virtual training equips adults with essential skills to prevent child sexual harm by influencing their environment in subtle, intentional ways. Designed for parents, family members, caregivers, educators, and community members, this program empowers participants to recognize and interrupt boundary-crossing behaviors, respond compassionately to disclosures, and create safer environments through clearer, more accurate conversations with other adults. By focusing on personal and community influence, this training provides innovative tools to address and transform our spheres of influence—helping prevent harm before it happens or before it happens again.
Program Details:
Meeting day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 - 11:00am ET
Start Date: September 23, 2026
End Date: December 16, 2026 (approximate)
Facilitator: Ann Malabre and Olivia Blythe
Location: Virtual - Zoom
In Safe(r) Adult Training, you’ll examine the personal and interpersonal barriers that can prevent action and learn practical techniques to foster safe, healthy interactions that strengthen connections. While no personal sharing of trauma is required, the sensitive nature of this work means discussions about child sexual harm may naturally arise.* Facilitators will provide guidance in an individual welcome call to introduce the circle format, designed for inclusive and respectful participation. This training supports diverse learning styles through information exploration outside of class, skill-building exercises with trusted allies, and circle discussions where everyone has a chance to listen and share. The circle format fosters a non-judgmental space for personal reflection and meaningful change.
To help create a safe and supportive space, please ensure you can:
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Maintain Privacy: Make sure others in your space cannot see or hear the Circle.
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Have a Stable Connection: Use reliable internet to minimize disruptions.
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Keep Your Camera On: Being visibly present helps us hold space for one another.
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Honor Confidentiality: What is shared in Circle stays in Circle.
A note on circle color: This is a MultiColor Circle, meaning participants may be joining from any of the four Hidden Water colors, Green, Blue, Orange, and Purple, as well as folx who do not have a personal history of CSA harm. Personal sharing is never required, but it does naturally arise in circle, and hearing a range of experiences and relationships to harm can bring up new or unexpected feelings.
If you would like to know more about what a MultiColor Circle looks and feels like, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Keepers or if you have any questions or concerns before registering, please reach out to info@hiddenwaternyc.org
About This Event
In-The-Water: A Training for Becoming a Safe(r) Adult
Supporting CSA Healing, Interruption and Prevention-Education
This 12-week virtual training equips adults with essential skills to prevent child sexual harm by influencing their environment in subtle, intentional ways. Designed for parents, family members, caregivers, educators, and community members, this program empowers participants to recognize and interrupt boundary-crossing behaviors, respond compassionately to disclosures, and create safer environments through clearer, more accurate conversations with other adults. By focusing on personal and community influence, this training provides innovative tools to address and transform our spheres of influence—helping prevent harm before it happens or before it happens again.
Program Details:
Meeting day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 - 11:00am ET
Start Date: September 23, 2026
End Date: December 16, 2026 (approximate)
Facilitator: Ann Malabre and Olivia Blythe
Location: Virtual - Zoom
In Safe(r) Adult Training, you’ll examine the personal and interpersonal barriers that can prevent action and learn practical techniques to foster safe, healthy interactions that strengthen connections. While no personal sharing of trauma is required, the sensitive nature of this work means discussions about child sexual harm may naturally arise.* Facilitators will provide guidance in an individual welcome call to introduce the circle format, designed for inclusive and respectful participation. This training supports diverse learning styles through information exploration outside of class, skill-building exercises with trusted allies, and circle discussions where everyone has a chance to listen and share. The circle format fosters a non-judgmental space for personal reflection and meaningful change.
To help create a safe and supportive space, please ensure you can:
-
Maintain Privacy: Make sure others in your space cannot see or hear the Circle.
-
Have a Stable Connection: Use reliable internet to minimize disruptions.
-
Keep Your Camera On: Being visibly present helps us hold space for one another.
-
Honor Confidentiality: What is shared in Circle stays in Circle.
A note on circle color: This is a MultiColor Circle, meaning participants may be joining from any of the four Hidden Water colors, Green, Blue, Orange, and Purple, as well as folx who do not have a personal history of CSA harm. Personal sharing is never required, but it does naturally arise in circle, and hearing a range of experiences and relationships to harm can bring up new or unexpected feelings.
If you would like to know more about what a MultiColor Circle looks and feels like, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Keepers or if you have any questions or concerns before registering, please reach out to info@hiddenwaternyc.org