Episode 63: Protecting Our Sons--Understanding, Intervening, and Healing from Financial Sextortion

In this episode of the Parent Guide Podcast, psychotherapist Matt Bulkley dives deep into the growing crisis of online financial sextortion targeting adolescent boys. Learn how transnational crime syndicates exploit teenage psychology, review a real-world case study, understand the 5-step emergency intervention protocol, and discover evidence-based tools for long-term emotional recovery and digital health. Emergency Reporting & Crisis Links: • FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): ic3.gov • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): report.cybertip.org | 1-800-843-5678 • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7) Featured Clinical Resources: • The Recovery Toolbox for Teens: CBT-based workbooks for teens and parents navigating digital compulsions and screen boundaries. Get it in the bookstore at www.therapyassociates.net • Star Guides Wilderness Therapy: Specialized outdoor behavioral healthcare for adolescents struggling with digital trauma and compulsive behaviors. Learn more at www.starguides.net