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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2797
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2797
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2797
Wednesday 24th November 2021
Explore the impact of child abuse and PTSD with insights from survivor-professional Pastor Deborah Schleich. Learn about prevention and recovery strategies.
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Child abuse is a global pandemic requiring proactive prevention and intervention.
- PTSD symptoms can emerge long after trauma and require specialized care.
- Community involvement is crucial in recognizing and reporting signs of abuse.
- Survivor-professionals offer valuable insights and support for recovery.
- Training in mental health and trauma-informed care is essential for effective support.
Child abuse is a pandemic worldwide problem that affects everyone.
In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', we delve into the complex world of child abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recovery. Sponsored by the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NASCA), the discussion is led by Carol Levine, the Vice President of NASCA, alongside special guest Pastor Deborah Schleich. Pastor Deborah, a survivor-professional, offers her unique insights drawn from her experiences growing up in a military family with a mentally ill mother.
Now living in Pensacola, Florida, she is trained in ministry, mental health, substance abuse treatment, and trauma-informed social work. The episode emphasizes the importance of addressing child abuse as a global pandemic. NASCA's mission focuses on both educating the public to overcome the societal taboo surrounding childhood sexual abuse and offering hope for healing through various support services.
Carol and Pastor Deborah advocate for proactive community involvement in recognizing and reporting signs of abuse, highlighting the significant role that local communities can play in prevention and intervention. PTSD, often a consequence of childhood abuse, is explored in depth. Pastor Deborah explains how symptoms can manifest long after the traumatic event, affecting survivors' mental health, emotional well-being, and daily life. She stresses the need for trauma-informed care and the importance of training professionals to effectively support those affected.
The episode also touches on the re-traumatization that can occur when survivors are exposed to detailed stories of trauma and the necessity of psychological support in these instances. Pastor Deborah's experiences underscore the importance of understanding the biological and psychological aspects of trauma, including its impact on brain development and emotional regulation. Ultimately, this episode serves as a call to action for listeners to engage with the resources and support systems available through NASCA and other organizations.
By fostering an informed and proactive community, we can work towards a future where child abuse is effectively prevented, and survivors receive the support they need to heal and thrive.