Elizabeth Clemants on Child Sexual Harm

On this episode, we talk to conflict mediation expert Elizabeth Clemants about her organization Hidden Water, a non-profit that uses a restorative justice model to work through child sexual abuse and the conflict that results in families. She is author of Healing Together: A Family Guide to Recovering from Sexual Harm. We are delighted to have Elizabeth back for a second time; her prior episode is #44 where she provided wonderful insights on how Type Cs can view conflict differently and build skills to engage in it.

Resources discussed on today's show include Elizabeth's website, www.elizabethclemants.com⁠, and:

Hidden Water Healing Circles: Hidden Water's Healing Circles provide a supportive, confidential space for individuals and families impacted by childhood sexual harm. Through restorative practices and guided peer support, participants learn skills for healing, connection, accountability, and recovery. Registration for Fall 2026 circles opens in July.  https://www.hiddenwatercircle.org/about-healing-circles

Healing Together: A Family Guide to Recovering from Sexual Harm:  Healing Together is a practical guide for individuals navigating the impact of childhood sexual harm on a family system. Written for parents, siblings, partners, extended family members, and other loved ones, the book helps readers understand common responses to harm and offers concrete ways to support healing, accountability, safety, and recovery. It is equally relevant for families supporting someone who was harmed as a young person and families supporting someone who caused sexual harm and is taking responsibility.  https://www.elizabethclemants.com/

The Safe(r) Adult Training: Safe(r) Adult is a 12-week educational and skills-based training designed for all adults (regardless of contact with children) who want to become more effective, boundaried, and trustworthy influences in the lives of other adults in the interest of making our spheres of influence safer for children. Participants learn practical communication, boundary-setting, emotional regulation, and prevention skills that help create safer relationships and communities.  https://www.hiddenwatercircle.org/posts/in-the-water-a-training-for-becoming-a-safe-r-adult