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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2777
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2777
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2777
Wednesday 27th October 2021
Join Pastor Deborah Schleich on SCAN as she discusses depression, childhood trauma, and pathways to recovery with host Carol Levine.
90 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Depression: Insights from Pastor Deborah
Episode Overview
- Depression often stems from childhood trauma.
- Support systems are crucial for recovery.
- Chemical imbalances can affect mental health.
- Community organizations offer valuable resources.
- Understanding depression helps in prevention.
"Depression is a combination of feelings, memories, thoughts, and they could have come from your childhood, early and teen years."
In the latest episode of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN), host Carol Levine welcomes Pastor Deborah Schleich, a survivor-professional with a rich background in ministry, mental health, substance abuse recovery, and social work. The discussion centers around depression, a prevalent issue among survivors of childhood abuse, and its implications on mental health. Pastor Deborah shares insights from her experiences growing up in a military family, where her mother's mental illness created a challenging environment.
She emphasizes the importance of understanding depression not just as a state of mind, but as a complex interplay of memories, chemical imbalances, and emotional struggles stemming from childhood experiences. The episode highlights the role of community organizations and support groups in providing pathways for healing and recovery. Pastor Deborah encourages listeners to seek help and utilize resources like NASCA's website, which offers educational materials and connections to therapists and support networks.
Carol Levine underscores the mission of NASCA in addressing childhood abuse and trauma through education and support. She stresses the need to break societal taboos around discussing childhood sexual abuse and to recognize it as a global pandemic affecting countless lives. Listeners are urged to be vigilant about signs of depression, which can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts, and are reminded about the availability of professional help and therapeutic interventions.
The episode provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by survivors and the importance of community and professional support in overcoming these hurdles. It serves as a beacon of hope and a call to action for those affected by childhood trauma and mental health issues.