Healing Together: Pastor Deborah Schleich's Journey and Advice on Overcoming Childhood Trauma
Episode Overview
The episode highlights the importance of healing for adult survivors of child abuse Pastor Deborah Schleich emphasises the role of education, hope, and varied approaches to recovery Discussions encompass trauma-informed care and the complexities of healing from childhood abuse The episode offers a message of support and empowerment for individuals recovering from childhood abuse Featuring insights into the challenges and nuances of providing effective support for survivors of child abuse
Healing is real important to people who come to NASCA. Child abuse is always going to be happening. It's always there, the prosecutors, everything like that. And a lot of people such as pastor deborah and counselors we are receivers we do not usually but it does happen we're not the perpetrators that did this to the child but we have to receive them and we have to start helping them and a lot of that is not taught even in graduate level master's level school and a lot of the books that you read to take your state test, those are more theories from maybe different counseling individuals one was B.S. Skinner, he believed in behavioral therapy, which means we're going to help you to learn new ways of thinking through pain or pleasure because you are more of an animal, and they did a lot of animal research. He had a lot of wonderful ideas. He did get disproven, but a lot of people don't realize that Freud was, I think he was Jewish. And he was working with women who were having sexual issues. And they used to do a lot of horrible things to people in mental institutions because they believed that was what would happen. There was exorcism, which the Catholic Church calls, but that only happened after they did mental health work, biologic, make sure you don't have brain tumor, and that still goes on. It's not talked about. But I learned a lot of things. And people need healing.
Ever wondered how someone can turn a turbulent past into a beacon of hope for others? Meet Pastor Deborah Schleich, a survivor-professional with a unique background that spans the globe. Growing up in a military family with a mentally ill mother, Deborah has faced her share of challenges. Now, she's a trauma-informed social worker and minister based in Pensacola, Florida, dedicating her life to helping others heal.
In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' (SCAN), she opens up about her experiences and offers practical advice on recovery. The format is an open Q&A, where listeners call in with their questions, making it an interactive and deeply personal session. Deborah believes in caring for the spirit, soul, and body, emphasizing that all three are crucial for healing.
Whether you're dealing with past traumas or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and a sense of community. Tune in to hear how Deborah's journey can inspire your own path to recovery.